Canon SX600 HS vs FujiFilm S3200

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon SX600 HS versus FujiFilm S3200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the S3200 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was revealed 3 years after the S3200 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX600 HS matches up versus the S3200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and FujiFilm FinePix S3200. The full galleries are available at Canon SX600 HS Gallery and FujiFilm S3200 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX600 HS comes with outer measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm S3200 has sizing of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SX600 HS and the S3200.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX600 HS and S3200 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The pic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX600 HS and S3200.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX600 HS to give you greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX600 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.