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Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm S3200

Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Key Specs

Canon SX720 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 270g - 110 x 64 x 36mm
  • Launched February 2016
  • Superseded the Canon SX710 HS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX730 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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix S3250
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Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX720 HS and FujiFilm S3200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and S3200 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was announced 5 years later than the S3200 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX720 HS grades versus the S3200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the FujiFilm S3200

 SX720 HS S3200 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016January 2011More recent by 63 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Canon SX720 HS

 S3200 SX720 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and FujiFilm S3200

 SX720 HS S3200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX720 HS comes with exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while the FujiFilm S3200 has measurements 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SX720 HS and the S3200.

Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and S3200 is 89 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The graphic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX720 HS and S3200.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX720 HS to give you greater detail with its extra 6.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX720 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm S3200 as a Portrait photography camera
47
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20.3MP)
supports face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm S3200 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (270 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than average (540g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Sports photography factors
FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography factors
48
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20.3 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.9 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (250 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
47
excellent zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Travel photography info
FujiFilm S3200 Travel photography info
67
lighter than competition (270g)
megapixel count good (20.3MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (960mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (250 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
54
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (576mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (540 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Landscape photography factors
FujiFilm S3200 Landscape photography factors
50
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20.3MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery pack (250 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
41
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Vlogging details
FujiFilm S3200 Vlogging details
34
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (270 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
24
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
more heavy than average (540g)
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Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX720 HS and FujiFilm S3200
 Canon PowerShot SX720 HSFujiFilm FinePix S3200
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX720 HS FujiFilm FinePix S3200
Also Known as - FinePix S3250
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-02-18 2011-01-05
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3MP 14MP
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
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-576mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.9 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 270g (0.60 pounds) 540g (1.19 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 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 250 images 300 images
Battery form Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-13L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD / SDHC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $379 $190