Canon A3200 IS vs Sony S930
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Canon A3200 IS vs Sony S930 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 320 x 240 video
- 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
- 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
- Launched January 2009
Canon A3200 IS vs Sony S930 Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon A3200 IS and Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the A3200 IS (14MP) and S930 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe A3200 IS was announced 2 years after the S930 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the A3200 IS matches up vs the S930 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon A3200 IS vs Sony S930 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A3200 IS Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Sony S930
A3200 IS | S930 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | January 2009 | More modern by 25 months | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 112k | Sharper screen (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Canon A3200 IS
S930 | A3200 IS | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Sony S930
A3200 IS | S930 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Canon A3200 IS vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3200 IS offers outside 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 S930 has dimensions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A3200 IS and Sony S930 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the A3200 IS and the S930.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3200 IS and S930 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Canon A3200 IS vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The picture below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A3200 IS and S930.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon A3200 IS to show extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer A3200 IS is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Canon A3200 IS vs Sony S930 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
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 | 14MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 38-108mm (2.8x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.9-5.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.4 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 112 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 1/8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart | Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 320x240 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 149 gr (0.33 pounds) | 167 gr (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
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 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $230 | $219 |