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Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm S3200

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(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
FujiFilm S3200
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the FujiFilm S3200

 SX130 IS S3200 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Canon SX130 IS

 S3200 SX130 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and FujiFilm S3200

 SX130 IS S3200 
LaunchedAugust 2010January 2011Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography information
FujiFilm S3200 Portrait photography information
29
focusing manually
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX130 IS
Street photography with FujiFilm S3200
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (540g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography factors
FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography factors
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
47
excellent zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm S3200 as a Travel photography camera
61
lighter than competition in class (308g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
54
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (576mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (540 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography information
FujiFilm S3200 Landscape photography information
42
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
41
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging information
FujiFilm S3200 Vlogging information
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
24
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (540 grams)
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Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and FujiFilm S3200
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISFujiFilm FinePix S3200
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