Canon A3200 IS vs Sony H400
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Canon A3200 IS vs Sony H400 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-1550mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 628g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
- Announced February 2014
Canon A3200 IS vs Sony H400 Overview
In this write-up, we are reviewing the Canon A3200 IS versus Sony H400, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the A3200 IS (14MP) and H400 (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe A3200 IS was manufactured 4 years before the H400 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon A3200 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the A3200 IS grades against the H400 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon A3200 IS vs Sony H400 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A3200 IS Gallery & Sony H400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Sony H400
A3200 IS | H400 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Canon A3200 IS
H400 | A3200 IS | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | January 2011 | Newer by 37 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Sony H400
A3200 IS | H400 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Canon A3200 IS vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3200 IS comes with physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony H400 has dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).
Look at the Canon A3200 IS versus Sony H400 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the A3200 IS and the H400.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A3200 IS and H400 is 95 and 62 respectively.
Canon A3200 IS vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The image underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A3200 IS and H400.
To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony H400 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged A3200 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Canon A3200 IS vs Sony H400 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2014-02-13 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | Bionz(R) |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5152 x 3864 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-1550mm (62.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.4-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 201 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 8.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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) | 1280 X 720 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 149g (0.33 lb) | 628g (1.38 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 300 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-8L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $230 | $268 |