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Canon A3200 IS vs Sony S950

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony S950 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
  • Announced January 2011
Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Canon A3200 IS vs Sony S950 Overview

Let's look closer at the Canon A3200 IS versus Sony S950, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the A3200 IS (14MP) and S950 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was launched 23 months later than the S950 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the A3200 IS scores vs the S950 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Sony S950

 A3200 IS S950 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2009Fresher by 23 months

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Canon A3200 IS

 S950 A3200 IS 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Sony S950

 A3200 IS S950 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A3200 IS features 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) and the Sony S950 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A3200 IS versus Sony S950 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the A3200 IS compared to the S950.

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony S950 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3200 IS and S950 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3200 IS and S950.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon A3200 IS to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern A3200 IS will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Portrait photography info
Sony S950 Portrait photography info
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
26
manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Street photography information
Sony S950 Street photography information
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Sports photography information
Sony S950 Sports photography information
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Travel photography information
Sony S950 Travel photography information
72
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Landscape photography features
Sony S950 Landscape photography features
42
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
31
manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Vlogging information
Sony S950 Vlogging information
34
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
9
can't record video
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Canon A3200 IS vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Sony S950
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149g (0.33 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $230 $130