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Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm S3200

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
55
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX50 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Key Specs

Canon SX50 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 595g - 123 x 87 x 106mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Older Model is Canon SX40 HS
  • Renewed by Canon SX60 HS
FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost 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
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S3250
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Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Canon SX50 HS and FujiFilm S3200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX50 HS (12MP) and the S3200 (14MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was manufactured 2 years later than the S3200 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the SX50 HS scores against the S3200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the FujiFilm S3200

 SX50 HS S3200 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 25 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Canon SX50 HS

 S3200 SX50 HS 
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and FujiFilm S3200

 SX50 HS S3200 
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX50 HS has got outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") along with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm S3200 has dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SX50 HS versus the S3200.

Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX50 HS and S3200 is 65 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX50 HS and S3200.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the FujiFilm S3200 to offer you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX50 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX50 HS
Portrait photography with FujiFilm S3200
48
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
35
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX50 HS
Street photography with FujiFilm S3200
57
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (595 grams)
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Sports photography advice
FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography advice
39
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
47
incredible zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX50 HS as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm S3200 as a Travel photography camera
53
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (595g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
54
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (576mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (540 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Landscape photography highlights
FujiFilm S3200 Landscape photography highlights
45
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
41
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Vlogging details
FujiFilm S3200 Vlogging details
58
reasonably wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not have mic support
heavier than competition in class (595 grams)
24
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (540 grams)
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Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX50 HS and FujiFilm S3200
 Canon PowerShot SX50 HSFujiFilm FinePix S3200
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX50 HS FujiFilm FinePix S3200
Also called as - FinePix S3250
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-15 2011-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-576mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 202k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 97 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 595g (1.31 lb) 540g (1.19 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 179 not tested
Other
Battery life 315 photos 300 photos
Battery form Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-10L 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 SD / SDHC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $429 $190