Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm S3200

Following is a extended assessment of the Canon SX230 HS versus FujiFilm S3200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the S3200 (14MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was introduced 7 months after the S3200 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX230 HS matches up against the S3200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS & FujiFilm FinePix S3200. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX230 HS Gallery & FujiFilm S3200 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX230 HS provides outside measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the FujiFilm S3200 has proportions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX230 HS versus FujiFilm S3200 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SX230 HS and the S3200.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and S3200 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The picture here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX230 HS and S3200.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the FujiFilm S3200 to result in more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX230 HS will have a benefit in sensor tech.