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Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm S3200

Portability
65
Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
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Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Newer Model is Canon SX20 IS
FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S3250
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Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon SX10 IS versus FujiFilm S3200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and S3200 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was launched 24 months prior to the S3200 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the SX10 IS scores versus the S3200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the FujiFilm S3200

 SX10 IS S3200 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Canon SX10 IS

 S3200 SX10 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 24 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and FujiFilm S3200

 SX10 IS S3200 
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX10 IS has got physical dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm S3200 has measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX10 IS versus FujiFilm S3200 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX10 IS versus the S3200.

Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX10 IS and S3200 is 65 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The image here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX10 IS and S3200.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the FujiFilm S3200 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Portrait photography information
FujiFilm S3200 Portrait photography information
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focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/500s)
has face detect focusing
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Street photography details
FujiFilm S3200 Street photography details
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fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competitors (600 grams)
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition (540g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Sports photography information
FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography information
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long zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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long zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm S3200 as a Travel photography camera
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built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (560mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (600 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (576mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (540g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm S3200 as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Vlogging information
FujiFilm S3200 Vlogging information
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quite wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competitors (600 grams)
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relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (540 grams)
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Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and FujiFilm S3200
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISFujiFilm FinePix S3200
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX10 IS FujiFilm FinePix S3200
Also called as - FinePix S3250
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-15 2011-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-576mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600 grams (1.32 pounds) 540 grams (1.19 pounds)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 shots
Battery format - AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD / SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $275 $190