14.1 Megapixels A high resolution sensor captures every detail in your subject, giving you the freedom to produce very large prints or crop in for a perfect composition.
28mm wide, 5x zoom lens A 28mm wide-angle view provides greater scope for wide landscapes and indoor shots, while a 5x optical telephoto function allows the user to zoom in on details and frame more creatively.
Optical Image Stabilizer An optical Image Stabilizer makes this camera’s performance really stand out. Compensating for camera shake in challenging conditions such as lower light or when shooting with full zoom, the Image Stabilizer helps you capture images in full detail and with less blur at all times.
6.7 cm (2.7") LCD A large and sharp screen makes it easy to frame and share shots with friends. Subjects appear in good detail and playback is a joy thanks to five different brightness settings, allowing you to adjust it for any lighting condition.
Smart Auto, Easy mode and Hints & Tips With Smart Auto, you can take great photos with the press of a button. The camera automatically selects the most appropriate scene from a possible 32 and applies the best settings for a perfect picture. Easy mode prevents you from accidently changing settings, while Hints & Tips provide a brief explanation of the camera’s features.
HD Movies (720p) with Dynamic IS The PowerShot A3200 IS features 720p video capture, allowing you to record scenes in high definition quality. Dynamic IS uses the optical Image Stabilizer to reduce wobble on movies shot while moving such as when walking alongside to your subject.
Live View Control and Creative Filters Live View Control allows you to easily adjust various picture settings while framing the shot. 6 Creative Filters including Miniature and Toy Camera Effect produce impressive results to spark your imagination.
Face Detection, Auto Red-Eye Correction Face Detection Technology detects up to 35 faces in a single frame and ensures that people remain in focus and with optimum brightness. Red-eye is automatically removed immediately after the shot is taken or during playback.
DIGIC 4 Canon’s DIGIC 4 processor drives responsive operation, superb image quality and colour reproduction. Advanced Noise Reduction ensures richly detailed, cleaner images, even at high ISO speeds.
Li-ion battery Lithium-ion batteries provide a lightweight and easily rechargeable powering solution.
IMAGE SENSOR
Type
1/2.3 type CCD
Effective Pixels
Approx. 14.1M
Colour Filter Type
Primary Colour
IMAGE PROCESSOR
Type
DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology
LENS
Focal Length
5.0 – 25.0 mm (35 mm equivalent: 28 – 140 mm)
Zoom
Optical 5x. Digital Approx. 4x¹ (with Digital Tele-Converter Approx. 1.7x or 2.1x and Safety Zoom²)¹. Combined Approx. 20x
Maximum f/number
f/2.8 – f/5.9
Construction
7 elements in 6 groups (2 double-sided aspherical lenses (including 1 UA lens), and 1 single-sided aspherical UA lens)
Image Stabilisation
Yes (lens shift-type), approx. 3-stop
FOCUSING
Type
TTL
AF System/ Points
AiAF (Face Detection / 9-point), 1-point AF (fixed to centre or Face Select and Track)
AF Modes
Single, Continuous (Auto mode only), Servo AF/AE¹, Tracking AF¹
AF Point Selection
Size (Normal, Small)
AF Lock
On/Off Selectable
AF Assist Beam
Yes
Closest Focusing Distance
3 cm (W) from front of lens in macro
EXPOSURE CONTROL
Metering modes
Evaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame), Centre-weighted average, Spot (centre)
AE Lock
On/Off Selectable
Exposure Compensation
+/- 2 EV in 1/3 stop increments. Enhanced i-Contrast for automatic dynamic range correction
ISO sensitivity*
AUTO, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
SHUTTER
Speed
1 – 1/1600 sec. (factory default) 15 – 1/1600 sec. (total range – varies by shooting mode)
WHITE BALANCE
Type
TTL
Settings
Auto (including Face Detection WB), Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom
LCD MONITOR
Monitor
6.7 cm (2.7") TFT, Approx. 230,400 dots
Coverage
Approx. 100%
Brightness
Adjustable to one of five levels. Quick-bright LCD
FLASH
Modes
Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro
Slow Sync Speed
Yes. Fastest speed 1/1600 sec.
Red-Eye Reduction
Yes
Flash Exposure Compensation
Face Detection FE, Smart Flash Exposure
Flash Exposure Lock
Yes
Built-in Flash Range
30 cm – 4.0 m (W) / 50 cm – 2.0 m (T)
External Flash
Canon High Power Flash HF-DC1
SHOOTING
Modes
Auto*, Easy*, P, Live View Control, SCN (Portrait, Landscape, Kids & Pets, Smart Shutter (Smile, Wink Self-Timer, FaceSelf-Timer), Low Light (3.5MP), Beach, Foliage, Snow, Fireworks, Long Shutter), Creative Filters (Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect), Discreet, Movie *with Scene Detection Technology and Motion Detection Technology
Photo Effects
My Colors (My Colors Off, Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Custom Color (limited))
(L) 4320 x 3240, (M1) 3072 x 2304, (M2) 1600 x 1200, (S) 640 x 480, (W) 4320 x 2432. Resize in playback (M2, S, 320 x 240)
Compression
Fine, Normal
Movies
(HD) 1280 x 720, 30 fps, (L) 640 x 480, 30 fps, (M) 320 x 240, 30 fps Miniature Effect (HD, L) 6fps, 3fps, 1.5 fps
Movie Length
(HD) Up to 4 GB or 10 min. 00 sec.¹ (L and M) Up to 4 GB or 1 hour²
FILE TYPES
Still Image Type
JPEG compression, (Exif 2.3 [Exif Print] compliant) / Design rule for Camera File system, Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 compliant
Movies
MOV [H.264 + Linear PCM (monaural) ]
DIRECT PRINT
Canon Printers
Canon SELPHY Compact Photo Printers and Canon Inkjet Printers supporting PictBridge (ID Photo Print, Fixed Size Print and Movie Print supported on SELPHY CP & ES printers only)
Hi-Speed USB (MTP, PTP) dedicated connector (Mini-B compatible)
Other
A/V output, dedicated connector (PAL/NTSC)
MEMORY CARD
Type
SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC, MMCplus, HCMMCplus
SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEM
PC & Macintosh
Windows 7/ Vista SP1-2/ XP SP3 Mac OS X v10.5 – 10.6
SOFTWARE
Browsing & Printing
ZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser
Other
PhotoStitch
POWER SOURCE
Batteries
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery NB-8L (battery and charger supplied)
Battery life
Approx. 250 shots¹ Approx. 360 min. playback
A/C Power Supply
Optional, AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC60
ACCESSORIES
Cases / Straps
Soft Case DCC-510
Flash
High Power Flash HF-DC1
Power Supply & Battery Chargers
AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC60
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Operating Environment
0 – 40 °C, 10 – 90% humidity
Dimensions (WxHxD)
95.1 x 56.7 x 24.3 mm
Weight
Approx. 149 g (including battery/batteries and memory card)
Zoom
¹ Digital zoom available for still image and standard movie modes only. Optical zoom may not be available during movie recording. ² Depending on the image size selected.
AF Modes
¹ Some settings limit availability
Continuous Shooting
¹ Under conditions where the flash does not fire. ² Depending on memory card speed / capacity / compression setting.
Movie Length
¹ The following Speed Class memory cards are required for maximum record time: (HD) 1280 x 720 Speed Class 4 or above. (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 Speed Class 6 or above. ² Depending on memory card speed / capacity / compression setting.
Battery life
¹ Using the batteries and memory card format supplied with the camera (where included), except where indicated.
* Standard Output Sensitivity / Recommended Exposure Index.
According to ISO 12232:2006 (20th April 2006) which specifies the method for assigning and reporting ISO speed ratings for digital still cameras.
All data is based on Canon standard testing methods (according to CIPA Standards) except where indicated.