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Canon 20D vs FujiFilm S3200

Portability
59
Imaging
45
Features
39
Overall
42
Canon EOS 20D front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon 20D vs FujiFilm S3200 Key Specs

Canon 20D
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 770g - 144 x 106 x 72mm
  • Launched November 2004
  • Previous Model is Canon 10D
  • Updated by Canon 30D
FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 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
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 20D over the FujiFilm S3200

 20D S3200 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Canon 20D

 S3200 20D 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011November 2004Fresher by 75 months
Screen dimensions3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution230k118kCrisper screen (+112k dot)

Common features in the Canon 20D and FujiFilm S3200

 20D S3200 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon 20D vs FujiFilm S3200 size comparison

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

Canon 20D vs FujiFilm S3200 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon 20D vs FujiFilm S3200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 20D vs FujiFilm S3200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 20D Portrait photography advice
FujiFilm S3200 Portrait photography advice
47
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
manual mode not available
resolution not great (8 megapixels)
35
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 20D Street photography features
FujiFilm S3200 Street photography features
52
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 20D Sports photography information
FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography information
43
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (8 megapixels)
47
long zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
features tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 20D Travel photography features
FujiFilm S3200 Travel photography features
45
built-in flash
resolution not great (8 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
54
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (576mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (540 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 20D Landscape photography factors
FujiFilm S3200 Landscape photography factors
46
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (1.8")
doesn't have liveview
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (8 megapixels)
41
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 20D Vlogging features
FujiFilm S3200 Vlogging features
9
no video shooting
24
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
heavier than competition (540g)
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Canon 20D vs FujiFilm S3200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 20D and FujiFilm S3200
 Canon EOS 20DFujiFilm FinePix S3200
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