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Canon A3200 IS vs Sony H400

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony H400 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
  • Released January 2011
Sony H400
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Sony H400

 A3200 IS H400 

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Canon A3200 IS

 H400 A3200 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2011Newer by 37 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Sony H400

 A3200 IS H400 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony H400 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A3200 IS and H400 is 95 and 62 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Portrait photography details
Sony H400 Portrait photography details
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decent MP (14MP)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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decent megapixels (20MP)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony H400 as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
43
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (628 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Sports photography details
Sony H400 Sports photography details
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has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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great zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3200 IS
Travel photography with Sony H400
72
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (1550mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (628 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H400 as a Landscape photography camera
42
rather wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Vlogging details
Sony H400 Vlogging details
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rather wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
has external microphone jack
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
more heavy than competitors in class (628g)
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Canon A3200 IS vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Sony H400
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
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