Canon A3200 IS vs Sony HX5
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Canon A3200 IS vs Sony HX5 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
- Launched January 2011
(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
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.
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe 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.
Canon A3200 IS vs Sony HX5 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A3200 IS Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Sony HX5
A3200 IS | HX5 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | June 2010 | More recent by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Canon A3200 IS
HX5 | A3200 IS | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Sony HX5
A3200 IS | HX5 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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).
Check out the Canon A3200 IS versus Sony HX5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Canon A3200 IS vs Sony HX5 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 | |
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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 |