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Canon SX740 HS vs FujiFilm S3200

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon SX740 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Key Specs

Canon SX740 HS
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 299g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Revealed July 2018
  • Succeeded the Canon SX730 HS
FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S3250
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Canon SX740 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Canon SX740 HS vs FujiFilm S3200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and S3200 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was released 7 years after the S3200 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX740 HS matches up against the S3200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the FujiFilm S3200

 SX740 HS S3200 
IntroducedJuly 2018January 2011More modern by 93 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Canon SX740 HS

 S3200 SX740 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and FujiFilm S3200

 SX740 HS S3200 
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon SX740 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX740 HS enjoys exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the FujiFilm S3200 has measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SX740 HS compared to the S3200.

Canon SX740 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and S3200 is 88 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX740 HS and S3200.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon SX740 HS to render greater detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX740 HS provides an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SX740 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Portrait photography advice
FujiFilm S3200 Portrait photography advice
48
focusing manually
MP count good (21 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
decent megapixels (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm S3200 as a Street photography camera
69
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (299g)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competitors (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm S3200 as a Sports photography camera
52
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (21MP)
offers tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (265 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
47
excellent zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm S3200 as a Travel photography camera
75
lighter than average (299g)
supports bluetooth
MP count good (21MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
low battery life (265 per charge)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
54
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (576mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (540 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Landscape photography details
FujiFilm S3200 Landscape photography details
53
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (21 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery life (265 shots)
41
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX740 HS
Vlogging with FujiFilm S3200
74
decently wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than average (299g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
missing external microphone support
24
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (540 grams)
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Canon SX740 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and FujiFilm S3200
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSFujiFilm FinePix S3200
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX740 HS FujiFilm FinePix S3200
Other name - FinePix S3250
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2018-07-31 2011-01-05
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip 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 21 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-576mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 299g (0.66 pounds) 540g (1.19 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 265 photographs 300 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack AA
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD / SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $400 $190