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Canon A3200 IS vs Sony HX80

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
60
Overall
49

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony HX80 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 HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Revealed March 2016
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Canon A3200 IS vs Sony HX80 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Canon A3200 IS versus Sony HX80, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the A3200 IS (14MP) and HX80 (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was launched 6 years prior to the HX80 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the A3200 IS matches up vs the HX80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Sony HX80

 A3200 IS HX80 

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Canon A3200 IS

 HX80 A3200 IS 
RevealedMarch 2016January 2011More modern by 62 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
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Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Sony HX80

 A3200 IS HX80 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Canon A3200 IS comes with outside measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony HX80 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the A3200 IS vs the HX80.

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony HX80 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3200 IS and HX80 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The picture below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3200 IS and HX80.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony HX80 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged A3200 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3200 IS
Portrait photography with Sony HX80
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
39
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
69
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Sports photography camera
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
great battery (390 CIPA)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Travel photography camera
71
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
76
great battery (390 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Landscape photography information
Sony HX80 Landscape photography information
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fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
great battery (390 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3200 IS
Vlogging with Sony HX80
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fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
75
rather wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
missing mic support
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Canon A3200 IS vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Sony HX80
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2016-03-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149 grams (0.33 lbs) 245 grams (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 390 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $230 $368