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Canon A3200 IS vs Sony H70

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Canon A3200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Released January 2011
Sony H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released January 2011
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Canon A3200 IS vs Sony H70 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon A3200 IS and Sony H70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the H70 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was manufactured very close to the H70 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the A3200 IS scores vs the H70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Sony H70

 A3200 IS H70 

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Canon A3200 IS

 H70 A3200 IS 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Sony H70

 A3200 IS H70 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A3200 IS has got exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony H70 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the A3200 IS against the H70.

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony H70 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3200 IS and H70 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The visual below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A3200 IS and H70.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony H70 to offer you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Portrait photography info
Sony H70 Portrait photography info
33
resolution is good (14MP)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony H70 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3200 IS
Sports photography with Sony H70
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
36
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3200 IS
Travel photography with Sony H70
72
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
67
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Landscape photography advice
Sony H70 Landscape photography advice
42
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
43
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3200 IS
Vlogging with Sony H70
34
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
29
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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Canon A3200 IS vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Sony H70
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology BIONZ
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149g (0.33 lbs) 194g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 ID NB-8L NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $230 $199