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Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm S3200

Portability
63
Imaging
48
Features
67
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Key Specs

Canon SX70 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 608g - 127 x 91 x 117mm
  • Launched September 2018
FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S3250
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Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon SX70 HS and FujiFilm S3200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and S3200 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was launched 7 years later than the S3200 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX70 HS scores against the S3200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the FujiFilm S3200

 SX70 HS S3200 
ReleasedSeptember 2018January 2011More recent by 94 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Canon SX70 HS

 S3200 SX70 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and FujiFilm S3200

 SX70 HS S3200 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX70 HS comes with external dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 608 grams (1.34 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SX70 HS vs the S3200.

Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX70 HS and S3200 is 63 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The photograph underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX70 HS and S3200.

All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX70 HS to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX70 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Portrait photography advice
FujiFilm S3200 Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
35
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Street photography details
FujiFilm S3200 Street photography details
58
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (608g)
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others (540g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX70 HS
Sports photography with FujiFilm S3200
57
excellent zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
great zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm S3200 as a Travel photography camera
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has bluetooth
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (21mm)
very long zoom (1365mm)
more heavy than competition in class (608g)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (576mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (540g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm S3200 as a Landscape photography camera
58
manual focus
decently wide (21mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX70 HS
Vlogging with FujiFilm S3200
64
decently wide (21mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone jack
slow max aperture (f3.4)
more heavy than competition in class (608 grams)
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reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than others (540g)
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Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX70 HS and FujiFilm S3200
 Canon PowerShot SX70 HSFujiFilm FinePix S3200
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX70 HS FujiFilm FinePix S3200
Also called - FinePix S3250
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2018-09-20 2011-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 8 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 24-576mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 97 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 608 grams (1.34 lb) 540 grams (1.19 lb)
Dimensions 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") 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 325 photos 300 photos
Battery type Built-in AA
Battery ID - 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 (UHS-I supported) SD / SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $550 $190