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Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S3200

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(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
FujiFilm S3200
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the FujiFilm S3200

 SX1 IS S3200 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Canon SX1 IS

 S3200 SX1 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2011March 2009More modern by 21 months
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and FujiFilm S3200

 SX1 IS S3200 
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 size comparison

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

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography information
FujiFilm S3200 Portrait photography information
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has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500s)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
35
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Street photography details
FujiFilm S3200 Street photography details
56
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than average (615g)
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography information
FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography information
33
excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
47
great zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Travel photography features
FujiFilm S3200 Travel photography features
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built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (560mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average (615 grams)
resolution not great (10MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (576mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (540g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography highlights
FujiFilm S3200 Landscape photography highlights
44
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
41
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Vlogging information
FujiFilm S3200 Vlogging information
57
fairly wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
missing mic port
heavier than average (615g)
24
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (540 grams)
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Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and FujiFilm S3200
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISFujiFilm FinePix S3200
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