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Canon A3200 IS vs Sony TX20

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony TX20 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Sony TX20
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Sony TX20

 A3200 IS TX20 

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Canon A3200 IS

 TX20 A3200 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2011Newer by 13 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Sony TX20

 A3200 IS TX20 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony TX20 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Portrait photography camera
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
40
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detection focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3200 IS
Street photography with Sony TX20
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
weather proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Sports photography camera
39
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery power (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3200 IS
Travel photography with Sony TX20
72
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
72
great battery power (250 per charge)
weather proof
boasts focus via touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Landscape photography camera
42
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
52
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
weather proof
great battery power (250 CIPA)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Vlogging highlights
Sony TX20 Vlogging highlights
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relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
35
really wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon A3200 IS vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Sony TX20
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
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