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Canon PowerShot A3200 IS

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User ratings:
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4.1 out of 5
9 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
44 %
3 stars
22 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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3.7 out of 5
6 user ratings
5 stars
16 %
4 stars
66 %
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2 stars
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Pros

  • It copes nicely with skin tones and we were pleased with all the portrait shots
  • decent compact with some fun features
  • gives excellent performance for a very reasonable print

Cons

  • noise is starting to creep in
  • very slight amounts are too much for the camera to handle
  • colour noise is invasive with purple blobs appearing in the mid-range

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 6.17x4.55 mm
  • 14 Mpx
  • 4320, 3240 px
  • 2.8
  • Continuous Auto Focus, Face tracking, Selective, Single Auto Focus
  • 2.7 in
  • no

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Canon PowerShot A3200 IS - Pros & Cons

Canon PowerShot A3200 IS

Pros

  • It copes nicely with skin tones and we were pleased with all the portrait shots
  • decent compact with some fun features
  • gives excellent performance for a very reasonable print
  • PowerShot 3200 IS takes excellent pictures for an extremely reasonable price

Cons

  • noise is starting to creep in
  • very slight amounts are too much for the camera to handle
  • colour noise is invasive with purple blobs appearing in the mid-range
  • The camera only uses the stabilisation on the horizontal axis
  • the edge blurriness has disappeared
  • loss of detail
  • probably from compression and noise reduction
  • radio announcer and DJ
  • Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic
  • doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones
  • Does the Canon A3200 IS have Weather Sealing

Canon PowerShot A3200 IS - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2.7 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
1600
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
14 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4320 x 3240 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Canon PowerShot A3200 IS - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.24 in
Sensor photo detectors15.0 Mpx
Effective pixels14.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Max resolution4320 x 3240 px
Other resolutions
  • 4320x2432
  • 3072x2304
  • 1600x1200
  • 640x480
ProcessorDIGIC 4 iSAPS
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom5.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Minimum aperture2.8
Maximum aperture2.8
Focal length equiv28 - 140
Focus adjustmentAuto
Autofocus
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Face tracking
  • Selective
  • Single Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Manual focusNo
Normal focus range35.43 in
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Macro focus range1.18 in
Number of focus points9
Image stabiliserOptical
Filter threadno
Folded opticsno
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Photography features
Shooting modes
  • Auto
  • Movie
  • Scene
Minimum shutter speed15.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityno
Manual exposure modeno
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Auto exposure lockyes
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
Histogramyes
WB BracketingNo
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range4
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Flash OFF
  • Manual
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
External flashno
Continuous drive0.9 fps
Scene modes
  • Beach
  • Candlelight
  • Children
  • Fireworks
  • Portrait
  • Self-portrait
  • Snow
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
3D supportno
Manual settingsno
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
  • custom
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeMono
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Dimensions
Weight5.26 oz
Width3.74 in
Height2.23 in
Depth0.96 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)250
Battery life (max)6.0 h
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity250.0 mAh
Rechargeable batteryyes
Number of batteries supported1
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
Energy Star certifiedno
Frameyes
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • ARA
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUM
  • RUS
  • SWE
  • THA
  • TUR
  • UKR
Image editing modesResizing
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Image
ISO
  • 80
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • Auto
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum80
ISO maximum1600
Boosted ISO minimum3200
Boosted ISO maximum6400
Maximum image resolution4320 x 3240 px
White balance presets5
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Custom modes
  • Daylight
  • Fluorescent
  • Fluorescent H
  • Tungsten
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formatsJPG
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Neutral
  • Sepia
  • Vivid
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeOptical
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size2.7 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots230000
Touch screenno
Field of view100.0 %
Live viewyes
ViewfinderNone
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1280 x 720 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 320 x 240
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
HD typeHD
Supported video file formatsMOV
Analog signal format systemPAL
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Single image
Max frame rate (highest resolution)30.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of product
  • Orange
  • Pink
  • Silver
  • Turquoise
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • MMC
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • MMC
  • MMC Plus
  • HC MMC Plus
Camera file system
  • DCF 2.0
  • DPOF 1.1
  • Exif 2.3
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Connectivity
HDMIno
USB connector typeMini-USB B
USB version2.0
Remote controlNo
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
Bluetoothno
AV outputyes

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Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Canon - Editorial Reviews (8)

3.7
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Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Canon PowerShot A3200 IS
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Published: 05.01.2011
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS

Canon's A-series of PowerShot cameras haven't always been the most exciting product offerings, but the 2011 crop of cameras unveiled at CES this year is trying to change that.

Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 06.05.2011
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Review | Photography Blog
4.0

The new Canon PowerShot A3200 IS camera is firmly aimed at photography beginners. Offering a wealth of auto modes, 14 megapixel sensor, 5x zoom lens, 3 inch LCD screen, 720p movies and an attractive price tag of less than £125 / $150, the A3200 IS looks like the perfect family camera. Read our Canon PowerShot A3200 IS review to find out if that's the case...

Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 06.05.2011
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Review | Photography Blog
4.0

t review of the Canon PowerShot A3200 IS camera with sample photos, test shots, videos and more...

Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Canon A3200 IS Review | Camera Decision
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Camera Decision
Published: 05.01.2011
Canon A3200 IS Review | Camera Decision
1.6

Canon A3200 IS is a 14.0MP Small Sensor Compact camera with a 1/2.3-inch sized CCD sensor and 28-140 mm lens. Read our A3200 IS review to find its pros and cons.

Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Review : Canon PowerShot A3200is
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Review : Canon PowerShot A3200is

Another tiny (in size) <b>PowerShot</b> - the <b>Canon</b> <b>PowerShot</b> <b>A3200is</b> from <b>Canon</b>. Since going to the solid battery offering for <b>PowerShot</b>s they have managed to fit everything into a body that means the whole unit slips easily into a pocket.

Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Canon PowerShot A3200 IS
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Trusted Reviews
Published: 09.08.2011
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS
4.0

The Canon PowerShot A3200 is a cheap and easy-to-use compact that offers good image quality.

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Pocket-lint
Published: 06.07.2011
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS
3.5

One of the better point and shoot options - possibly even the current best - available for around the £100 mark. You don’t get Full HD video, HDMI

Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Canon PowerShot A3200 IS review
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Expert Reviews
Published: 06.06.2011
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS review
5.0

The 14-megapixel resolution is annoying but otherwise this is a likeable, dependable camera at a great price