Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm S3200
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Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
- Announced March 2013
- Previous Model is Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Overview
The following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SX280 HS versus FujiFilm S3200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the S3200 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SX280 HS was launched 2 years after the S3200 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX280 HS scores against the S3200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and FujiFilm FinePix S3200. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and FujiFilm S3200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the FujiFilm S3200
SX280 HS | S3200 | |||
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Released | March 2013 | January 2011 | Newer by 27 months | |
Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Canon SX280 HS
S3200 | SX280 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and FujiFilm S3200
SX280 HS | S3200 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX280 HS has got physical dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having 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).
Look at the Canon SX280 HS versus FujiFilm S3200 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX280 HS and the S3200.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX280 HS and S3200 is 91 and 67 respectively.
Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The image below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX280 HS and S3200.
As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the FujiFilm S3200 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The newer SX280 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX280 HS | FujiFilm FinePix S3200 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX280 HS | FujiFilm FinePix S3200 |
Also called as | - | FinePix S3250 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2013-03-21 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 24-576mm (24.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus 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 | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 97 percent |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 7.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 233 gr (0.51 pounds) | 540 gr (1.19 pounds) |
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 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 | 210 pictures | 300 pictures |
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 recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD / SDHC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $325 | $190 |