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Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm S3200

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Key Specs

Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Launched March 2013
  • Superseded the Canon SX260 HS
  • Renewed by Canon SX280 HS
FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase 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
  • Also Known as FinePix S3250
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Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm S3200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the S3200 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was manufactured 2 years later than the S3200 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX270 HS matches up vs the S3200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the FujiFilm S3200

 SX270 HS S3200 
AnnouncedMarch 2013January 2011Fresher by 27 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Canon SX270 HS

 S3200 SX270 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and FujiFilm S3200

 SX270 HS S3200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX270 HS offers outer dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the FujiFilm S3200 has sizing of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX270 HS and the S3200.

Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX270 HS and S3200 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The visual below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX270 HS and S3200.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the FujiFilm S3200 to show greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX270 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX270 HS as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm S3200 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
features face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
good megapixels (14MP)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Street photography details
FujiFilm S3200 Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (233 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Sports photography information
FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography information
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amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
slow frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (210 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
incredible zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Travel photography info
FujiFilm S3200 Travel photography info
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lighter than average in class (233g)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (210 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (576mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (540 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX270 HS
Landscape photography with FujiFilm S3200
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has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery (210 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Vlogging info
FujiFilm S3200 Vlogging info
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rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (233g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of mic port
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fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (540g)
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Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and FujiFilm S3200
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSFujiFilm FinePix S3200
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX270 HS FujiFilm FinePix S3200
Otherwise known as - FinePix S3250
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-03-21 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 -
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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-576mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
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 rate 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 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 MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 233 grams (0.51 lbs) 540 grams (1.19 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 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 210 photos 300 photos
Battery style Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-6L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $284 $190