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Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm S3200

Portability
88
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 Key Specs

Canon SX170 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 251g - 108 x 71 x 44mm
  • Revealed August 2013
  • Old Model is Canon SX160 IS
FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push 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
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S3250
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Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon SX170 IS versus FujiFilm S3200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the S3200 (14MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX170 IS was released 2 years after the S3200 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX170 IS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX170 IS scores against the S3200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the FujiFilm S3200

 SX170 IS S3200 
ReleasedAugust 2013January 2011Newer by 32 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Canon SX170 IS

 S3200 SX170 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and FujiFilm S3200

 SX170 IS S3200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX170 IS comes with physical measurements of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) while the FujiFilm S3200 has dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX170 IS versus FujiFilm S3200 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX170 IS and the S3200.

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX170 IS and S3200 is 88 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX170 IS and S3200.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX170 IS to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern SX170 IS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX170 IS
Portrait photography with FujiFilm S3200
43
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Street photography details
FujiFilm S3200 Street photography details
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (251g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competitors (540g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Sports photography details
FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography details
48
great zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
46
great zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX170 IS
Travel photography with FujiFilm S3200
68
lighter than competition in class (251g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (448mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
54
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (576mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (540g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Landscape photography information
FujiFilm S3200 Landscape photography information
49
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
41
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Vlogging factors
FujiFilm S3200 Vlogging factors
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (251 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
24
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competitors (540 grams)
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Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and FujiFilm S3200
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISFujiFilm FinePix S3200
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX170 IS FujiFilm FinePix S3200
Also referred to as - FinePix S3250
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-08-22 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-448mm (16.0x) 24-576mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 251 grams (0.55 lb) 540 grams (1.19 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 300 images
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-6LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $190