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Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm S3200

Portability
64
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 Key Specs

Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 601g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Released September 2010
  • Succeeded the Canon SX20 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX40 HS
FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S3250
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Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Canon SX30 IS and FujiFilm S3200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the S3200 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX30 IS was manufactured 3 months earlier than the S3200 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX30 IS scores versus the S3200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the FujiFilm S3200

 SX30 IS S3200 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Canon SX30 IS

 S3200 SX30 IS 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and FujiFilm S3200

 SX30 IS S3200 
RevealedSeptember 2010January 2011Same age
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX30 IS features external measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) while the FujiFilm S3200 has proportions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX30 IS and FujiFilm S3200 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SX30 IS against the S3200.

Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX30 IS and S3200 is 64 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX30 IS and S3200.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you need to factor the age of the cameras into account.

Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX30 IS as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm S3200 as a Portrait photography camera
42
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
megapixel count good (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Street photography info
FujiFilm S3200 Street photography info
49
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than average (601g)
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX30 IS as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm S3200 as a Sports photography camera
43
excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
47
amazing zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX30 IS
Travel photography with FujiFilm S3200
58
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (840mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (601 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
54
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (576mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (540 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Landscape photography advice
FujiFilm S3200 Landscape photography advice
41
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
41
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Vlogging highlights
FujiFilm S3200 Vlogging highlights
50
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than average (601 grams)
24
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (540g)
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Canon SX30 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and FujiFilm S3200
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISFujiFilm FinePix S3200
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX30 IS FujiFilm FinePix S3200
Also called - FinePix S3250
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-09-14 2011-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-576mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 601 grams (1.32 lb) 540 grams (1.19 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 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 - 300 pictures
Style of battery - AA
Battery ID NB-7L 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/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD / SDHC
Card slots One One
Retail price $400 $190