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Canon A3200 IS vs Sony W370

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony W370 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
  • Released January 2011
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Canon A3200 IS vs Sony W370 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Canon A3200 IS and Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the W370 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A3200 IS was brought out 13 months after the W370 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the A3200 IS grades against the W370 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Sony W370

 A3200 IS W370 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Canon A3200 IS

 W370 A3200 IS 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Sony W370

 A3200 IS W370 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A3200 IS features 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 W370 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the A3200 IS versus the W370.

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony W370 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A3200 IS and W370 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3200 IS and W370.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of files however you need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The newer A3200 IS should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W370 as a Portrait photography camera
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Street photography information
Sony W370 Street photography information
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Sports photography information
Sony W370 Sports photography information
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Travel photography highlights
Sony W370 Travel photography highlights
72
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
58
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Landscape photography highlights
Sony W370 Landscape photography highlights
42
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Vlogging information
Sony W370 Vlogging information
34
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Canon A3200 IS vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Sony W370
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.6-5.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149 grams (0.33 lb) 179 grams (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $230 $230