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Canon A3200 IS vs Sony WX80

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony WX80 Key Specs

Canon A3200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Canon A3200 IS vs Sony WX80 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Canon A3200 IS vs Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was launched 24 months prior to the WX80 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A3200 IS scores versus the WX80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Sony WX80

 A3200 IS WX80 

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Canon A3200 IS

 WX80 A3200 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 24 months

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Sony WX80

 A3200 IS WX80 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon A3200 IS has got outside 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) while the Sony WX80 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A3200 IS vs Sony WX80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the A3200 IS against the WX80.

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A3200 IS and WX80 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to see the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3200 IS and WX80.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony WX80 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older A3200 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Portrait photography information
Sony WX80 Portrait photography information
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decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than competition (124 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Sports photography advice
Sony WX80 Sports photography advice
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Travel photography features
Sony WX80 Travel photography features
71
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
71
lighter than competition (124g)
features focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Landscape photography camera
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rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
38
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3200 IS
Vlogging with Sony WX80
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rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (124 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
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Canon A3200 IS vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Sony WX80
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2013-01-08
Physical type 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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-8.0
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149 grams (0.33 lb) 124 grams (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 images
Battery type - 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $230 $276