Canon A3200 IS vs Sony WX500

Following is a detailed overview of the Canon A3200 IS versus Sony WX500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the A3200 IS (14MP) and WX500 (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was brought out 5 years before the WX500 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A3200 IS grades against the WX500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A3200 IS Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A3200 IS offers physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony WX500 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Canon A3200 IS versus Sony WX500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the A3200 IS against the WX500.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A3200 IS and WX500 is 95 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A3200 IS and WX500.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony WX500 to provide greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A3200 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.