Canon A3200 IS vs Sony W800
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Canon A3200 IS vs Sony W800 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
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
- 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
- Announced February 2014

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony W800 Overview
In this write-up, we are looking at the Canon A3200 IS versus Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the A3200 IS (14MP) and W800 (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The A3200 IS was introduced 4 years earlier than the W800 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the A3200 IS grades versus the W800 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony W800 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A3200 IS Gallery & Sony W800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Sony W800
A3200 IS | W800 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Canon A3200 IS
W800 | A3200 IS | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 37 months |
Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Sony W800
A3200 IS | W800 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Canon A3200 IS vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon A3200 IS has got outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony W800 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Examine the Canon A3200 IS versus Sony W800 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the A3200 IS against the W800.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A3200 IS and W800 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The picture below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3200 IS and W800.
To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony W800 to offer you greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged A3200 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3200 IS vs Sony W800 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2014-02-13 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5152 x 3864 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.2-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | AVI MPEG4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 149 gr (0.33 lbs) | 125 gr (0.28 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $230 | $90 |