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Canon SD4000 IS vs FujiFilm S3200

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Canon SD4000 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 Key Specs

Canon SD4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-5.3) lens
  • 175g - 100 x 54 x 23mm
  • Revealed August 2010
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost 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
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S3250
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Canon SD4000 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Canon SD4000 IS vs FujiFilm S3200, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and S3200 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was unveiled 5 months prior to the S3200 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SD4000 IS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SD4000 IS grades against the S3200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the FujiFilm S3200

 SD4000 IS S3200 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 S3200 SD4000 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and FujiFilm S3200

 SD4000 IS S3200 
LaunchedAugust 2010January 2011Similar age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon SD4000 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SD4000 IS has outer dimensions of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm S3200 has proportions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SD4000 IS against the S3200.

Canon SD4000 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SD4000 IS and S3200 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SD4000 IS and S3200.

All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the FujiFilm S3200 to offer more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Portrait photography factors
FujiFilm S3200 Portrait photography factors
19
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Street photography with FujiFilm S3200
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than average (540g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Sports photography features
FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography features
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
46
incredible zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Travel photography features
FujiFilm S3200 Travel photography features
64
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
54
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (576mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average (540 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Landscape photography features
FujiFilm S3200 Landscape photography features
40
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
41
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Vlogging highlights
FujiFilm S3200 Vlogging highlights
32
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
24
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
heavier than average (540g)
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Canon SD4000 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and FujiFilm S3200
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISFujiFilm FinePix S3200
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS FujiFilm FinePix S3200
Also called IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S FinePix S3250
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-08-02 2011-01-05
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-105mm (3.8x) 24-576mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 pounds) 540 grams (1.19 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 photographs
Battery form - AA
Battery model NB-6L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD / SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $300 $190