Canon SX200 IS vs FujiFilm S3200

Here is a extended review of the Canon SX200 IS and FujiFilm S3200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the S3200 (14MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was revealed 20 months before the S3200 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX200 IS grades vs the S3200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS & FujiFilm FinePix S3200. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX200 IS Gallery & FujiFilm S3200 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX200 IS has got outer dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm S3200 has proportions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX200 IS and FujiFilm S3200 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SX200 IS compared to the S3200.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and S3200 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The graphic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX200 IS and S3200.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the FujiFilm S3200 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older SX200 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.