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Canon A3200 IS vs Sony WX300

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony WX300 Key Specs

Canon A3200 IS
(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
  • Launched January 2011
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Refreshed by Sony WX350
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Canon A3200 IS vs Sony WX300 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon A3200 IS versus Sony WX300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the A3200 IS (14MP) and WX300 (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was launched 3 years prior to the WX300 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the A3200 IS matches up against the WX300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Sony WX300

 A3200 IS WX300 

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Canon A3200 IS

 WX300 A3200 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2013January 2011More modern by 25 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Sony WX300

 A3200 IS WX300 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3200 IS has got outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the A3200 IS compared to the WX300.

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3200 IS and WX300 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The picture here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A3200 IS and WX300.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX300 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged A3200 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3200 IS
Portrait photography with Sony WX300
33
good MP (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
36
MP count good (18 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Street photography information
Sony WX300 Street photography information
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (166 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Sports photography details
Sony WX300 Sports photography details
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
49
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Travel photography camera
72
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
71
lighter than competition (166g)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX300 Landscape photography highlights
42
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
44
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Vlogging factors
Sony WX300 Vlogging factors
34
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
35
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (166 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
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Canon A3200 IS vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Sony WX300
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2013-02-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
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 14 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 grams (0.33 lbs) 166 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" 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-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $230 $330