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Canon A3200 IS vs Sony HX7V

Portability
95 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Canon A3200 IS vs Sony HX7V 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
  • Announced January 2011
Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Canon A3200 IS vs Sony HX7V Overview

Lets look closer at the Canon A3200 IS vs Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was released 6 months earlier than the HX7V so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the A3200 IS matches up vs the HX7V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Sony HX7V

		

		

			
 A3200 IS HX7V 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Canon A3200 IS

		

		

			
 HX7V A3200 IS 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Sony HX7V

		

		

			
 A3200 IS HX7V 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2011Similar generation
Manually focus  No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Absent Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon A3200 IS vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3200 IS has got external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony HX7V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
Compare the Canon A3200 IS vs Sony HX7V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the A3200 IS and the HX7V.
Canon A3200 IS vs Sony HX7V size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3200 IS and HX7V is 95 and 92 respectively.
Canon A3200 IS vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A3200 IS vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The visual below will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3200 IS and HX7V.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX7V to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively.
	
			Canon A3200 IS vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A3200 IS vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon A3200 IS vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon A3200 IS Portrait photography details
Sony HX7V Portrait photography details
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 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 supports face detection focus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not available
 no external flash support
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon A3200 IS Street photography advice
Sony HX7V Street photography advice
57
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
56
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon A3200 IS
Sports photography with Sony HX7V
39
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
39
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon A3200 IS Travel photography info
Sony HX7V Travel photography info
72
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 great max aperture (f)
 no Timelapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
67
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 flash built-in
 really wide (25mm)
 very long reach (250mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon A3200 IS
Landscape photography with Sony HX7V
42
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 great max aperture (f)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 tiny screen (2.7 inches)
 manual mode not available
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 no Timelapse function
42
 really wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 manual mode not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 no Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Canon A3200 IS Vlogging highlights
Sony HX7V Vlogging highlights
34
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 great max aperture (f)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focus
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no external microphone support
32
 really wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 no microphone jack
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Canon A3200 IS vs Sony HX7V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Sony HX7V
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
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)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 149g (0.33 lbs) 208g (0.46 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 Overall 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
Launch cost $230 $499