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Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm S3200

Portability
69
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Key Specs

Canon SX530 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Previous Model is Canon SX520 HS
FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Other Name is FinePix S3250
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Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Canon SX530 HS and FujiFilm S3200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the S3200 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was revealed 4 years after the S3200 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX530 HS scores versus the S3200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the FujiFilm S3200

 SX530 HS S3200 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2011Newer by 49 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Canon SX530 HS

 S3200 SX530 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and FujiFilm S3200

 SX530 HS S3200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX530 HS features physical measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the FujiFilm S3200 has proportions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX530 HS and FujiFilm S3200 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SX530 HS vs the S3200.

Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX530 HS and S3200 is 69 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX530 HS and S3200.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX530 HS to render extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX530 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Portrait photography factors
FujiFilm S3200 Portrait photography factors
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
good megapixels (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Street photography highlights
FujiFilm S3200 Street photography highlights
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competitors (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX530 HS
Sports photography with FujiFilm S3200
51
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.6 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
47
incredible zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Travel photography advice
FujiFilm S3200 Travel photography advice
55
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
54
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (576mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (540g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Landscape photography info
FujiFilm S3200 Landscape photography info
46
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
41
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Vlogging info
FujiFilm S3200 Vlogging info
29
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
24
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competitors (540 grams)
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Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX530 HS and FujiFilm S3200
 Canon PowerShot SX530 HSFujiFilm FinePix S3200
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX530 HS FujiFilm FinePix S3200
Alternate name - FinePix S3250
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-01-06 2011-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 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 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
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
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-576mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.6 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 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 jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 442 grams (0.97 lb) 540 grams (1.19 lb)
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 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 210 photos 300 photos
Battery form Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-6LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $379 $190