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Canon SX540 HS vs FujiFilm S3200

Portability
69
Imaging
46
Features
44
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot SX540 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon SX540 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Key Specs

Canon SX540 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Launched January 2016
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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S3250
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Canon SX540 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Canon SX540 HS and FujiFilm S3200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and S3200 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was unveiled 5 years after the S3200 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX540 HS scores against the S3200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the FujiFilm S3200

 SX540 HS S3200 
RevealedJanuary 2016January 2011Newer by 61 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Canon SX540 HS

 S3200 SX540 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX540 HS and FujiFilm S3200

 SX540 HS S3200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon SX540 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX540 HS has got outer measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the FujiFilm S3200 has sizing of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SX540 HS compared to the S3200.

Canon SX540 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX540 HS and S3200 is 69 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX540 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The pic here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX540 HS and S3200.

Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX540 HS to provide more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The newer SX540 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX540 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX540 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX540 HS as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm S3200 as a Portrait photography camera
47
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has face detect focusing
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
good megapixels (14MP)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Street photography factors
FujiFilm S3200 Street photography factors
48
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX540 HS
Sports photography with FujiFilm S3200
44
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
low fps (5.9 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (205 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
47
long zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Travel photography information
FujiFilm S3200 Travel photography information
56
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (205 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
54
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (576mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (540g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Landscape photography factors
FujiFilm S3200 Landscape photography factors
48
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery pack (205 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
41
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX540 HS as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm S3200 as a Vlogging camera
29
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
24
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition (540 grams)
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Canon SX540 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX540 HS and FujiFilm S3200
 Canon PowerShot SX540 HSFujiFilm FinePix S3200
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX540 HS FujiFilm FinePix S3200
Also called - FinePix S3250
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-01-05 2011-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 -
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 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-576mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.9fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 7.00 m
Flash settings 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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 442g (0.97 lb) 540g (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 205 pictures 300 pictures
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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $399 $190