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Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm S3200

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Key Specs

Canon SX700 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Refreshed by Canon SX710 HS
FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost 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 SX700 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon SX700 HS and FujiFilm S3200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the S3200 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was revealed 3 years later than the S3200 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX700 HS matches up versus the S3200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the FujiFilm S3200

 SX700 HS S3200 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2011Fresher by 38 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Canon SX700 HS

 S3200 SX700 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and FujiFilm S3200

 SX700 HS S3200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX700 HS provides outer dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX700 HS and the S3200.

Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and S3200 is 89 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX700 HS and S3200.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX700 HS to produce more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX700 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Portrait photography details
FujiFilm S3200 Portrait photography details
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manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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decent MP (14MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Street photography factors
FujiFilm S3200 Street photography factors
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (269g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than others in class (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Sports photography features
FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography features
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incredible zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (250 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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amazing zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Travel photography advice
FujiFilm S3200 Travel photography advice
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lighter than competition (269g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (750mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery (250 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (576mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (540g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Landscape photography details
FujiFilm S3200 Landscape photography details
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manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery (250 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
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pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX700 HS
Vlogging with FujiFilm S3200
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reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (269 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing microphone socket
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pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (540 grams)
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Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and FujiFilm S3200
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSFujiFilm FinePix S3200
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX700 HS FujiFilm FinePix S3200
Other name - FinePix S3250
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-02-12 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 24-576mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269g (0.59 pounds) 540g (1.19 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 250 photos 300 photos
Battery type Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-6LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $349 $190