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Canon A3200 IS vs Sony G3

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Canon A3200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Canon A3200 IS vs Sony G3 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Canon A3200 IS vs Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the A3200 IS (14MP) and G3 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was released 2 years later than the G3 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the A3200 IS matches up vs the G3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Sony G3

 A3200 IS G3 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 25 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Canon A3200 IS

 G3 A3200 IS 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Sony G3

 A3200 IS G3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A3200 IS has outside measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony G3 has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A3200 IS vs Sony G3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the A3200 IS vs the G3.

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony G3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A3200 IS and G3 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The photograph below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3200 IS and G3.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon A3200 IS to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern A3200 IS will have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Portrait photography highlights
Sony G3 Portrait photography highlights
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MP count good (14 megapixels)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
25
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3200 IS
Street photography with Sony G3
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Sports photography info
Sony G3 Sports photography info
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image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
23
image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Travel photography advice
Sony G3 Travel photography advice
71
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony G3 as a Landscape photography camera
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fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
35
focusing manually
bigger than average screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Vlogging information
Sony G3 Vlogging information
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fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon A3200 IS vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Sony G3
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149 gr (0.33 lb) 185 gr (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $230 $200