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Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm S3200

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Released May 2012
  • Replaced the Canon SX130 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX160 IS
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
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S3250
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Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Canon SX150 IS and FujiFilm S3200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the S3200 (14MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was brought out 17 months after the S3200 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX150 IS scores against the S3200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the FujiFilm S3200

 SX150 IS S3200 
ReleasedMay 2012January 2011More modern by 17 months
Focus manually More exact focusing

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Canon SX150 IS

 S3200 SX150 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and FujiFilm S3200

 SX150 IS S3200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX150 IS has got physical dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) while the FujiFilm S3200 has specifications of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

See the Canon SX150 IS and FujiFilm S3200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX150 IS and the S3200.

Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and S3200 is 86 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX150 IS and S3200.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you may want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern SX150 IS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography details
FujiFilm S3200 Portrait photography details
42
has manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
good MP (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography advice
FujiFilm S3200 Street photography advice
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (306 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm S3200 as a Sports photography camera
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (130 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
47
incredible zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
features tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm S3200 as a Travel photography camera
64
lighter than competition in class (306g)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery power (130 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
54
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (576mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (540 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography advice
FujiFilm S3200 Landscape photography advice
46
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery power (130 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
41
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging information
FujiFilm S3200 Vlogging information
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (306 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
24
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (540g)
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Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and FujiFilm S3200
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISFujiFilm FinePix S3200
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS FujiFilm FinePix S3200
Otherwise known as - FinePix S3250
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-05-14 2011-01-05
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor 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 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 1 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-576mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max 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
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 306 grams (0.67 lb) 540 grams (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 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 130 pictures 300 pictures
Type of battery AA 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/SDXC SD / SDHC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $249 $190