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Canon A3200 IS vs Sony WX70

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony WX70 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 WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Canon A3200 IS vs Sony WX70 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon A3200 IS and Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was revealed 13 months prior to the WX70 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A3200 IS matches up against the WX70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Sony WX70

 A3200 IS WX70 

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Canon A3200 IS

 WX70 A3200 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 13 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Sony WX70

 A3200 IS WX70 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon A3200 IS comes with 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 WX70 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the A3200 IS compared to the WX70.

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3200 IS and WX70 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A3200 IS and WX70.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony WX70 to provide greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged A3200 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Street photography details
Sony WX70 Street photography details
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Sports photography details
Sony WX70 Sports photography details
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Travel photography highlights
Sony WX70 Travel photography highlights
72
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
includes focus via touch
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Landscape photography features
Sony WX70 Landscape photography features
42
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Vlogging info
Sony WX70 Vlogging info
34
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
36
fairly wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of mic port
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Canon A3200 IS vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Sony WX70
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149 grams (0.33 lbs) 114 grams (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 life - 240 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $230 $242