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Canon A3200 IS vs Sony W800

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony W800 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
  • Released January 2011
Sony W800
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Sony W800

 A3200 IS W800 

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Canon A3200 IS

 W800 A3200 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2011More modern by 37 months

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Sony W800

 A3200 IS W800 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony W800 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Portrait photography highlights
Sony W800 Portrait photography highlights
33
good MP (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
38
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Street photography details
Sony W800 Street photography details
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (125 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3200 IS
Sports photography with Sony W800
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Travel photography info
Sony W800 Travel photography info
72
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
70
lighter than average (125g)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Landscape photography details
Sony W800 Landscape photography details
42
decently wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
41
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Vlogging highlights
Sony W800 Vlogging highlights
34
decently wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
33
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than average (125g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Canon A3200 IS vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Sony W800
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
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