Canon A3200 IS vs Sony W230

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon A3200 IS and Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the W230 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was introduced 23 months later than the W230 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the A3200 IS grades versus the W230 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The whole galleries are available at Canon A3200 IS Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A3200 IS provides outside dimensions 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 W230 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A3200 IS and Sony W230 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the A3200 IS compared to the W230.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A3200 IS and W230 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A3200 IS and W230.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon A3200 IS to resolve more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern A3200 IS provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.