Canon A3200 IS vs Sony W370
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37 Features
31 Overall
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94 Imaging
36 Features
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Canon A3200 IS vs Sony W370 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony W370 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A3200 IS Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Sony W370
A3200 IS | W370 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Canon A3200 IS
W370 | A3200 IS | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Sony W370
A3200 IS | W370 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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).
Examine the Canon A3200 IS and Sony W370 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3200 IS vs Sony W370 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
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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 |