Canon SX260 HS vs FujiFilm S3200

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon SX260 HS and FujiFilm S3200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the S3200 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was revealed 18 months after the S3200 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX260 HS matches up vs the S3200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and FujiFilm FinePix S3200. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and FujiFilm S3200 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX260 HS comes with physical dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the FujiFilm S3200 has dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX260 HS and FujiFilm S3200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX260 HS compared to the S3200.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and S3200 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The pic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX260 HS and S3200.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the FujiFilm S3200 to give you more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The newer SX260 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.