Canon A3200 IS vs Sony WX150

Here, we are matching up the Canon A3200 IS versus Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the A3200 IS (14MP) and WX150 (18MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was manufactured 13 months earlier than the WX150 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A3200 IS matches up versus the WX150 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A3200 IS Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A3200 IS features exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony WX150 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A3200 IS versus Sony WX150 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the A3200 IS against the WX150.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A3200 IS and WX150 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A3200 IS and WX150.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony WX150 to give extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older A3200 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.