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Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm S3200

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Key Specs

Canon SX280 HS
(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
FujiFilm S3200
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the FujiFilm S3200

 SX280 HS S3200 
ReleasedMarch 2013January 2011Newer by 27 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Canon SX280 HS

 S3200 SX280 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and FujiFilm S3200

 SX280 HS S3200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Portrait photography details
FujiFilm S3200 Portrait photography details
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has manual focus
provides face detect focusing
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX280 HS
Street photography with FujiFilm S3200
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (233 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (540g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX280 HS
Sports photography with FujiFilm S3200
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amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (210 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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amazing zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Travel photography factors
FujiFilm S3200 Travel photography factors
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lighter than others (233 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery power (210 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (576mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (540g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Landscape photography information
FujiFilm S3200 Landscape photography information
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has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery power (210 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
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really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Vlogging features
FujiFilm S3200 Vlogging features
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decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (233g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have mic jack
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really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
heavier than competitors in class (540g)
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Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and FujiFilm S3200
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSFujiFilm FinePix S3200
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