Canon A3200 IS vs Sony TX20
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Canon A3200 IS vs Sony TX20 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
- Introduced February 2012
Canon A3200 IS vs Sony TX20 Overview
The following is a in-depth overview of the Canon A3200 IS vs Sony TX20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe A3200 IS was introduced 13 months earlier than the TX20 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon A3200 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the A3200 IS grades vs the TX20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon A3200 IS vs Sony TX20 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A3200 IS Gallery & Sony TX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Sony TX20
A3200 IS | TX20 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Canon A3200 IS
TX20 | A3200 IS | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | January 2011 | Newer by 13 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Sony TX20
A3200 IS | TX20 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Canon A3200 IS vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A3200 IS has outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony TX20 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Check out the Canon A3200 IS vs Sony TX20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the A3200 IS compared to the TX20.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3200 IS and TX20 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Canon A3200 IS vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The pic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A3200 IS and TX20.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony TX20 to produce more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A3200 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon A3200 IS vs Sony TX20 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 149 gr (0.33 lb) | 133 gr (0.29 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 life | - | 250 photographs |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-8L | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
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 | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $230 | $330 |