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Canon 450D vs FujiFilm S3200

Portability
70
Imaging
51
Features
42
Overall
47
Canon EOS 450D front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon 450D vs FujiFilm S3200 Key Specs

Canon 450D
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 524g - 129 x 98 x 62mm
  • Introduced May 2008
  • Other Name is EOS Rebel XSi / EOS Kiss X2
  • Previous Model is Canon 400D
  • Successor is Canon 500D
FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump 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
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S3250
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Canon 450D vs FujiFilm S3200 Overview

The following is a complete review of the Canon 450D versus FujiFilm S3200, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the 450D (12MP) and the S3200 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the 450D (APS-C) and S3200 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The 450D was manufactured 3 years prior to the S3200 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon 450D being a Compact SLR camera and the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the 450D grades vs the S3200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 450D over the FujiFilm S3200

 450D S3200 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Canon 450D

 S3200 450D 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011May 2008Newer by 31 months

Common features in the Canon 450D and FujiFilm S3200

 450D S3200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon 450D vs FujiFilm S3200 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon 450D features outside dimensions of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") and a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) while the FujiFilm S3200 has specifications of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the 450D and the S3200.

Canon 450D vs FujiFilm S3200 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 450D and S3200 is 70 and 67 respectively.

Canon 450D vs FujiFilm S3200 top view buttons comparison

Canon 450D vs FujiFilm S3200 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 450D and S3200.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 450D due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the FujiFilm S3200 will produce more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged 450D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 450D vs FujiFilm S3200 sensor size comparison

Canon 450D vs FujiFilm S3200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 450D vs FujiFilm S3200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 450D Portrait photography highlights
FujiFilm S3200 Portrait photography highlights
60
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
35
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 450D
Street photography with FujiFilm S3200
58
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competitors (540g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 450D Sports photography highlights
FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography highlights
50
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
47
long zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 450D Travel photography info
FujiFilm S3200 Travel photography info
48
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
54
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (576mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (540 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 450D as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm S3200 as a Landscape photography camera
58
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
41
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 450D Vlogging info
FujiFilm S3200 Vlogging info
9
can't record video
24
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (540g)
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Canon 450D vs FujiFilm S3200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 450D and FujiFilm S3200
 Canon EOS 450DFujiFilm FinePix S3200
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS 450D FujiFilm FinePix S3200
Otherwise known as EOS Rebel XSi / EOS Kiss X2 FinePix S3250
Type Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2008-05-23 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 22.2 x 14.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Peak resolution 4272 x 2848 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-576mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range - 2cm
Total lenses 326 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 97 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.00 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 524g (1.16 lb) 540g (1.19 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 98 x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 61 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 692 not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 photos
Type of battery - AA
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD / SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $550 $190