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Canon A3200 IS vs Sony HX5

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony HX5 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
  • Launched January 2011
Sony HX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2010
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Canon A3200 IS vs Sony HX5 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon A3200 IS versus Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the A3200 IS (14MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the A3200 IS (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The A3200 IS was released 7 months later than the HX5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the A3200 IS scores vs the HX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Sony HX5

 A3200 IS HX5 
LaunchedJanuary 2011June 2010More recent by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Canon A3200 IS

 HX5 A3200 IS 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Sony HX5

 A3200 IS HX5 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon A3200 IS has external 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) whilst the Sony HX5 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the A3200 IS vs the HX5.

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony HX5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3200 IS and HX5 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony HX5 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A3200 IS and HX5.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A3200 IS due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon A3200 IS will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher A3200 IS will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony HX5 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony HX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony HX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Portrait photography information
Sony HX5 Portrait photography information
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
20
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Street photography features
Sony HX5 Street photography features
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Sports photography information
Sony HX5 Sports photography information
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Travel photography factors
Sony HX5 Travel photography factors
72
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
60
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Landscape photography factors
Sony HX5 Landscape photography factors
42
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
37
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Vlogging features
Sony HX5 Vlogging features
34
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
31
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
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Canon A3200 IS vs Sony HX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Sony HX5
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149 gr (0.33 lbs) 200 gr (0.44 lbs)
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, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $230 $275