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Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm S3200

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 Key Specs

Canon SX500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Released August 2012
  • Later Model is Canon SX510 HS
FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Released January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix S3250
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Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm S3200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the S3200 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX500 IS was introduced 20 months later than the S3200 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX500 IS scores against the S3200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the FujiFilm S3200

 SX500 IS S3200 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2011More recent by 20 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Canon SX500 IS

 S3200 SX500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and FujiFilm S3200

 SX500 IS S3200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX500 IS offers physical dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the FujiFilm S3200 has dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX500 IS and the S3200.

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX500 IS and S3200 is 80 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX500 IS and S3200.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX500 IS to provide you with more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX500 IS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm S3200 as a Portrait photography camera
46
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/1,600 seconds)
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detect focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX500 IS
Street photography with FujiFilm S3200
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (540g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX500 IS
Sports photography with FujiFilm S3200
44
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (195 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
46
great zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm S3200 as a Travel photography camera
59
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery power (195 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
54
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (576mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (540 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Landscape photography details
FujiFilm S3200 Landscape photography details
46
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery power (195 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
41
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Vlogging advice
FujiFilm S3200 Vlogging advice
28
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
24
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (540 grams)
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Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm S3200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and FujiFilm S3200
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISFujiFilm FinePix S3200
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX500 IS FujiFilm FinePix S3200
Alternative name - FinePix S3250
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-08-21 2011-01-05
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 1 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-576mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/1600s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 341g (0.75 pounds) 540g (1.19 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 195 photos 300 photos
Style of battery 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $299 $190