Canon A3200 IS vs Sony WX10
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Canon A3200 IS vs Sony WX10 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
- Introduced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
- Introduced January 2011
Canon A3200 IS vs Sony WX10 Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Canon A3200 IS vs Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe A3200 IS was manufactured around the same time to the WX10 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the A3200 IS matches up against the WX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon A3200 IS vs Sony WX10 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The entire galleries are available at Canon A3200 IS Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Sony WX10
A3200 IS | WX10 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Canon A3200 IS
WX10 | A3200 IS | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen size | 2.8" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.1") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Sony WX10
A3200 IS | WX10 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | January 2011 | Same generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Canon A3200 IS vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3200 IS provides physical 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 WX10 has dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check the Canon A3200 IS vs Sony WX10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the A3200 IS and the WX10.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3200 IS and WX10 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Canon A3200 IS vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The visual below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A3200 IS and WX10.
As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony WX10 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively.
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Canon A3200 IS vs Sony WX10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-168mm (7.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 2.8 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | Clear Photo LCD Plus |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 7.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 149g (0.33 pounds) | 161g (0.35 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NB-8L | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
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 | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $230 | $200 |