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Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm S3200

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Key Specs

Canon SX240 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Replaced the Canon SX230 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX260 HS
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
  • Other Name is FinePix S3250
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Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm S3200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the S3200 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was announced 14 months after the S3200 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX240 HS matches up versus the S3200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the FujiFilm S3200

 SX240 HS S3200 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2011More modern by 14 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Canon SX240 HS

 S3200 SX240 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and FujiFilm S3200

 SX240 HS S3200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX240 HS has got exterior measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the FujiFilm S3200 has measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX240 HS compared to the S3200.

Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and S3200 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX240 HS and S3200.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the FujiFilm S3200 to produce more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more modern SX240 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm S3200 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
comes with face detect focusing
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
good resolution (14MP)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Street photography information
FujiFilm S3200 Street photography information
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (224 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX240 HS
Sports photography with FujiFilm S3200
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excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (230 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
47
great zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX240 HS
Travel photography with FujiFilm S3200
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lighter than others (224 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (230 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (576mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (540g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Landscape photography highlights
FujiFilm S3200 Landscape photography highlights
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focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery life (230 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX240 HS
Vlogging with FujiFilm S3200
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rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (224 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic socket
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relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition (540g)
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Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and FujiFilm S3200
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSFujiFilm FinePix S3200
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX240 HS FujiFilm FinePix S3200
Otherwise known as - FinePix S3250
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-07 2011-01-05
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-576mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 224g (0.49 lb) 540g (1.19 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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 230 photos 300 photos
Battery form Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-6L 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 1 1
Retail cost $0 $190