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Canon A3200 IS vs Sony S930

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Canon A3200 IS
(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
Sony S930
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Sony S930

 A3200 IS S930 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 25 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kSharper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Canon A3200 IS

 S930 A3200 IS 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Sony S930

 A3200 IS S930 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony S930 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3200 IS and S930 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Portrait photography info
Sony S930 Portrait photography info
33
good megapixels (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
26
has manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Street photography information
Sony S930 Street photography information
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Sports photography details
Sony S930 Sports photography details
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Travel photography details
Sony S930 Travel photography details
72
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S930 as a Landscape photography camera
42
relatively wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
31
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.4 inch)
no manual control
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Vlogging highlights
Sony S930 Vlogging highlights
34
relatively wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (320 x 240 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Canon A3200 IS vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Sony S930
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
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