Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S3200
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Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
- Revealed March 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
- Revealed January 2011
- Additionally referred to as FinePix S3250

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Canon SX1 IS versus FujiFilm S3200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and S3200 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX1 IS was released 21 months before the S3200 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX1 IS grades vs the S3200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS & FujiFilm FinePix S3200. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX1 IS Gallery & FujiFilm S3200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the FujiFilm S3200
SX1 IS | S3200 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Canon SX1 IS
S3200 | SX1 IS | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | March 2009 | More modern by 21 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and FujiFilm S3200
SX1 IS | S3200 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch screen |
Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX1 IS features outside measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm S3200 has proportions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX1 IS versus FujiFilm S3200 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SX1 IS against the S3200.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and S3200 is 64 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The pic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX1 IS and S3200.
As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the FujiFilm S3200 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | FujiFilm FinePix S3200 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | FujiFilm FinePix S3200 |
Also referred to as | - | FinePix S3250 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-03-27 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | 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, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 24-576mm (24.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.8 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 97 percent |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.20 m | 7.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/500 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 615g (1.36 pounds) | 540g (1.19 pounds) |
Dimensions | 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") | 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 images |
Style of battery | - | AA |
Battery model | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SD / SDHC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $600 | $190 |