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Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm S3200

Portability
60
Imaging
52
Features
76
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G3 X front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm S3200 Key Specs

Canon G3 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 733g - 123 x 77 x 105mm
  • Launched June 2015
FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S3250
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Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm S3200 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon G3 X and FujiFilm S3200, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the G3 X (20MP) and S3200 (14MP) and the G3 X (1") and S3200 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The G3 X was revealed 4 years later than the S3200 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the G3 X matches up versus the S3200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G3 X over the FujiFilm S3200

 G3 X S3200 
LaunchedJune 2015January 2011Fresher by 55 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k230kClearer display (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Canon G3 X

 S3200 G3 X 

Common features in the Canon G3 X and FujiFilm S3200

 G3 X S3200 

Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm S3200 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon G3 X has got exterior dimensions of 123mm x 77mm x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") with a weight of 733 grams (1.62 lbs) while the FujiFilm S3200 has dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Compare the Canon G3 X and FujiFilm S3200 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the G3 X vs the S3200.

Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm S3200 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G3 X and S3200 is 60 and 67 respectively.

Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm S3200 top view buttons comparison

Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm S3200 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The photograph here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G3 X and S3200.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G3 X with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon G3 X will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher G3 X will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm S3200 sensor size comparison

Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm S3200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm S3200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G3 X Portrait photography information
FujiFilm S3200 Portrait photography information
71
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
35
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G3 X Street photography information
FujiFilm S3200 Street photography information
73
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW files
includes touch focus
environment sealing
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than others (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G3 X Sports photography information
FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography information
59
excellent zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
max fps low (5.9 fps)
not so great battery pack (300 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
47
amazing zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G3 X
Travel photography with FujiFilm S3200
65
environment sealing
includes touch focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
not so great battery pack (300 CIPA)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (576mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (540 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G3 X Landscape photography factors
FujiFilm S3200 Landscape photography factors
63
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3.2")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW files
environment sealing
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
not so great battery pack (300 per charge)
41
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G3 X
Vlogging with FujiFilm S3200
69
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone jack
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
24
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
heavier than others (540 grams)
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Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm S3200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G3 X and FujiFilm S3200
 Canon PowerShot G3 XFujiFilm FinePix S3200
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot G3 X FujiFilm FinePix S3200
Also Known as - FinePix S3250
Category Large Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-06-18 2011-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Max enhanced ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 31 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-600mm (25.0x) 24-576mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,620k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.9 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 733 gr (1.62 lb) 540 gr (1.19 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 77 x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 521 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images 300 images
Battery type Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-10L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD / SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $849 $190