Canon 450D vs FujiFilm S3200

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 450D and FujiFilm FinePix S3200. The entire galleries are available at Canon 450D Gallery and FujiFilm S3200 Gallery.

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).

Check the Canon 450D versus FujiFilm S3200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.