Canon S200 vs FujiFilm S3200

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon S200 vs FujiFilm S3200, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and S3200 (14MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and S3200 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The S200 was revealed 3 years later than the S3200 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon S200 being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S200 matches up vs the S3200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S200 and FujiFilm FinePix S3200. The full galleries are available at Canon S200 Gallery and FujiFilm S3200 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon S200 enjoys outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm S3200 has proportions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the S200 compared to the S3200.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S200 and S3200 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Often, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The visual underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S200 and S3200.

All in all, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S200 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the FujiFilm S3200 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher S200 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.