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Canon SX210 IS vs FujiFilm S3200

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon SX210 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Older Model is Canon SX200 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX230 HS
FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S3250
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Canon SX210 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Canon SX210 IS versus FujiFilm S3200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the S3200 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was manufactured 6 months before the S3200 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX210 IS matches up versus the S3200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the FujiFilm S3200

 SX210 IS S3200 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Canon SX210 IS

 S3200 SX210 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and FujiFilm S3200

 SX210 IS S3200 
AnnouncedJune 2010January 2011Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon SX210 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX210 IS provides external dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) and 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).

Take a look at the Canon SX210 IS versus FujiFilm S3200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX210 IS and the S3200.

Canon SX210 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX210 IS and S3200 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The image below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX210 IS and S3200.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you really should factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Canon SX210 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX210 IS
Portrait photography with FujiFilm S3200
38
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX210 IS
Street photography with FujiFilm S3200
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (220g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm S3200 as a Sports photography camera
43
long zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
47
amazing zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Travel photography factors
FujiFilm S3200 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than competition (220 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (392mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
54
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (576mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (540 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm S3200 as a Landscape photography camera
48
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
41
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Vlogging info
FujiFilm S3200 Vlogging info
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (220g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
24
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (540 grams)
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Canon SX210 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and FujiFilm S3200
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISFujiFilm FinePix S3200
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX210 IS FujiFilm FinePix S3200
Also referred to as - FinePix S3250
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-06-16 2011-01-05
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 24-576mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 220 gr (0.49 lbs) 540 gr (1.19 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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 photos
Style of battery - AA
Battery ID NB-5L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD / SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $226 $190