Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm S3200
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Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
- 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
- Released August 2010
- Later Model is Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
- Launched January 2011
- Alternative Name is FinePix S3250

Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 Overview
Below is a complete overview of the Canon SX130 IS and FujiFilm S3200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the S3200 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX130 IS was revealed 4 months before the S3200 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX130 IS matches up versus the S3200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and FujiFilm FinePix S3200. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and FujiFilm S3200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the FujiFilm S3200
SX130 IS | S3200 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Canon SX130 IS
S3200 | SX130 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and FujiFilm S3200
SX130 IS | S3200 | |||
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Launched | August 2010 | ![]() | January 2011 | Similar generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch screen |
Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX130 IS has exterior dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) and 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).
Check out the Canon SX130 IS and FujiFilm S3200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SX130 IS compared to the S3200.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and S3200 is 85 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The visual below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX130 IS and S3200.
As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the FujiFilm S3200 to give you more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively.

Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | FujiFilm FinePix S3200 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | FujiFilm FinePix S3200 |
Also referred to as | - | FinePix S3250 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-08-19 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | - |
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 | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 24-576mm (24.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 97% |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 7.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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 | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 308 gr (0.68 lb) | 540 gr (1.19 lb) |
Dimensions | 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") | 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photographs |
Battery form | - | AA |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD / SDHC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $250 | $190 |