Canon A3200 IS vs Sony WX300

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A3200 IS Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

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).

Examine the Canon A3200 IS versus Sony WX300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.