Canon 20D vs FujiFilm S3200
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Canon 20D vs FujiFilm S3200 Key Specs
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
- Announced January 2011
- Also Known as FinePix S3250

Canon 20D vs FujiFilm S3200 Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Canon 20D vs FujiFilm S3200, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 20D (8MP) and S3200 (14MP) and the 20D (APS-C) and S3200 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

The 20D was brought out 7 years before the S3200 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon 20D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the 20D matches up against the S3200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon 20D vs FujiFilm S3200 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 20D & FujiFilm FinePix S3200. The entire galleries are available at Canon 20D Gallery & FujiFilm S3200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 20D over the FujiFilm S3200
20D | S3200 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Canon 20D
S3200 | 20D | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | November 2004 | Fresher by 75 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+1.2") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 118k | Crisper screen (+112k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 20D and FujiFilm S3200
20D | S3200 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Canon 20D vs FujiFilm S3200 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 20D features outer measurements of 144mm x 106mm x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) and the FujiFilm S3200 has proportions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).
Contrast the Canon 20D vs FujiFilm S3200 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the 20D against the S3200.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 20D and S3200 is 59 and 67 respectively.

Canon 20D vs FujiFilm S3200 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 20D and S3200.
As you can see, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 20D featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the FujiFilm S3200 will result in greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older 20D will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 20D vs FujiFilm S3200 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 20D vs FujiFilm S3200 Specifications
Canon EOS 20D | FujiFilm FinePix S3200 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon EOS 20D | FujiFilm FinePix S3200 |
Also referred to as | - | FinePix S3250 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2004-11-03 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 22.5 x 15mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 337.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 8 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | - |
Highest resolution | 3504 x 2336 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-576mm (24.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 2cm |
Available lenses | 326 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 1.8 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 118 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 97% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.56x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | 7.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 770 gr (1.70 pounds) | 540 gr (1.19 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 144 x 106 x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") | 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 62 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 721 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 300 shots |
Type of battery | - | AA |
Battery model | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD / SDHC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $1,300 | $190 |