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Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm S3200

Portability
69
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX520 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Key Specs

Canon SX520 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F3.4-6.0) lens
  • 441g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Announced July 2014
  • Replaced the Canon SX510 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX530 HS
FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix S3250
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Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm S3200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the S3200 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was manufactured 3 years later than the S3200 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX520 HS grades vs the S3200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the FujiFilm S3200

 SX520 HS S3200 
IntroducedJuly 2014January 2011Fresher by 44 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Canon SX520 HS

 S3200 SX520 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and FujiFilm S3200

 SX520 HS S3200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX520 HS enjoys exterior measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) and the FujiFilm S3200 has proportions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX520 HS versus the S3200.

Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX520 HS and S3200 is 69 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The visual here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX520 HS and S3200.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX520 HS to offer greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The newer SX520 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX520 HS
Portrait photography with FujiFilm S3200
44
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Street photography information
FujiFilm S3200 Street photography information
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than average (540g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX520 HS
Sports photography with FujiFilm S3200
45
incredible zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (210 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
47
excellent zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Travel photography information
FujiFilm S3200 Travel photography information
55
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1008mm)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
54
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (576mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (540g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX520 HS
Landscape photography with FujiFilm S3200
45
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
41
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Vlogging factors
FujiFilm S3200 Vlogging factors
29
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
24
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
heavier than average (540g)
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Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX520 HS and FujiFilm S3200
 Canon PowerShot SX520 HSFujiFilm FinePix S3200
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX520 HS FujiFilm FinePix S3200
Also called as - FinePix S3250
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-07-29 2011-01-05
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4+ -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 24-576mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.0 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 0cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 441g (0.97 pounds) 540g (1.19 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 210 photographs 300 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-6LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $219 $190