Canon A3200 IS vs Fujifilm JX550
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Canon A3200 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F) lens
- 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
- Introduced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Released January 2012

Canon A3200 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 Overview
The following is a thorough review of the Canon A3200 IS and Fujifilm JX550, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The A3200 IS was launched 12 months earlier than the Fujifilm JX550 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the A3200 IS grades against the Fujifilm JX550 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A3200 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS and Fujifilm FinePix JX550. The complete galleries are available at Canon A3200 IS Gallery and Fujifilm JX550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Fujifilm JX550
A3200 IS | Fujifilm JX550 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Canon A3200 IS
Fujifilm JX550 | A3200 IS | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 12 months |
Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Fujifilm JX550
A3200 IS | Fujifilm JX550 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch display |
Canon A3200 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A3200 IS comes with outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Fujifilm JX550 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Check out the Canon A3200 IS and Fujifilm JX550 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the A3200 IS against the Fujifilm JX550.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A3200 IS and Fujifilm JX550 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The image below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3200 IS and Fujifilm JX550.
As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm JX550 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged A3200 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A3200 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3200 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Fujifilm FinePix JX550 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2012-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1400 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 4.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 149 gr (0.33 lb) | 113 gr (0.25 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NB-8L | NP-45A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $230 | $200 |