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Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm S3200

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 Key Specs

Canon SX120 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
  • 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
  • Launched August 2009
FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix S3250
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Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm S3200, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and S3200 (14MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and S3200 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The SX120 IS was manufactured 16 months earlier than the S3200 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX120 IS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX120 IS matches up vs the S3200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the FujiFilm S3200

 SX120 IS S3200 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Canon SX120 IS

 S3200 SX120 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2011August 2009More modern by 16 months

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and FujiFilm S3200

 SX120 IS S3200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX120 IS offers outside dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) while the FujiFilm S3200 has sizing 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SX120 IS and the S3200.

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX120 IS and S3200 is 87 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX120 IS and S3200.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX120 IS due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the FujiFilm S3200 will show more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged SX120 IS will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Portrait photography factors
FujiFilm S3200 Portrait photography factors
33
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/500s)
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
34
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Street photography info
FujiFilm S3200 Street photography info
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
heavier than competitors (285 grams)
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than average in class (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Sports photography factors
FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography factors
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
has no phase detect AF
46
amazing zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm S3200 as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
very long zoom (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (285 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (576mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (540 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX120 IS
Landscape photography with FujiFilm S3200
36
manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
41
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Vlogging features
FujiFilm S3200 Vlogging features
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competitors (285 grams)
24
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (540g)
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Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and FujiFilm S3200
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISFujiFilm FinePix S3200
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX120 IS FujiFilm FinePix S3200
Also called - FinePix S3250
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-08-19 2011-01-05
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) 24-576mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.3 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/500s -
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 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 285 grams (0.63 pounds) 540 grams (1.19 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Type of battery - AA
Battery model 2 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD / SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $249 $190