Canon 7D vs FujiFilm S3200

Following is a thorough assessment of the Canon 7D vs FujiFilm S3200, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the 7D (18MP) and S3200 (14MP) and the 7D (APS-C) and S3200 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The 7D was announced 14 months before the S3200 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon 7D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the 7D scores vs the S3200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 7D and FujiFilm FinePix S3200. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 7D Gallery and FujiFilm S3200 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 7D provides outer measurements of 148mm x 111mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm S3200 has measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Examine the Canon 7D vs FujiFilm S3200 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the 7D against the S3200.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 7D and S3200 is 56 and 67 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 7D and S3200.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 7D using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon 7D will offer more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged 7D is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.