Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm S3200
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Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Canon SX710 HS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
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- 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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and FujiFilm FinePix S3200. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and FujiFilm S3200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the FujiFilm S3200
SX720 HS | S3200 | |||
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Announced | February 2016 | January 2011 | More recent by 63 months | |
Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Canon SX720 HS
S3200 | SX720 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and FujiFilm S3200
SX720 HS | S3200 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 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).
Check the Canon SX720 HS and FujiFilm S3200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS | FujiFilm FinePix S3200 | |
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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 |