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Canon SX510 HS vs FujiFilm S3200

Portability
80
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon SX510 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Key Specs

Canon SX510 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Replaced the Canon SX500 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX520 HS
FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix S3250
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Canon SX510 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Canon SX510 HS versus FujiFilm S3200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the S3200 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was announced 2 years after the S3200 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX510 HS scores versus the S3200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the FujiFilm S3200

 SX510 HS S3200 
IntroducedAugust 2013January 2011More modern by 32 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Canon SX510 HS

 S3200 SX510 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and FujiFilm S3200

 SX510 HS S3200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SX510 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX510 HS enjoys outside dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) while the FujiFilm S3200 has measurements 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX510 HS compared to the S3200.

Canon SX510 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX510 HS and S3200 is 80 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX510 HS and S3200.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the FujiFilm S3200 to offer greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer SX510 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX510 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX510 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm S3200 as a Portrait photography camera
35
focusing manually
provides face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Street photography highlights
FujiFilm S3200 Street photography highlights
51
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than others in class (540g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm S3200 as a Sports photography camera
37
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (250 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
47
incredible zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Travel photography highlights
FujiFilm S3200 Travel photography highlights
54
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse function
bad battery (250 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
54
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (576mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (540 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Landscape photography details
FujiFilm S3200 Landscape photography details
40
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery (250 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
41
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Vlogging info
FujiFilm S3200 Vlogging info
31
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing microphone jack
24
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
heavier than others in class (540g)
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Canon SX510 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and FujiFilm S3200
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSFujiFilm FinePix S3200
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX510 HS FujiFilm FinePix S3200
Also referred to as - FinePix S3250
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-08-22 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS 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 12 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 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect 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)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 349 grams (0.77 pounds) 540 grams (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 250 shots 300 shots
Battery type Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-6LH 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
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $249 $190