Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm S3200
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Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS & FujiFilm FinePix S3200. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX10 IS Gallery & FujiFilm S3200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the FujiFilm S3200
SX10 IS | S3200 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Canon SX10 IS
S3200 | SX10 IS | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 24 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and FujiFilm S3200
SX10 IS | S3200 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | FujiFilm FinePix S3200 | |
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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 |