FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm S3200
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm S3200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
- Released July 2010
- Alternative Name is FinePix F305EXR
(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
- Alternative Name is FinePix S3250

FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm S3200 Overview
Here is a extended review of the FujiFilm F300EXR and FujiFilm S3200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are offered by FujiFilm. The resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the S3200 (14MP) is very comparable but the F300EXR (1/2") and S3200 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

The F300EXR was revealed 5 months before the S3200 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm F300EXR being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the F300EXR matches up vs the S3200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm S3200 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR and FujiFilm FinePix S3200. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery and FujiFilm S3200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the FujiFilm S3200
F300EXR | S3200 | |||
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Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the FujiFilm F300EXR
S3200 | F300EXR |
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Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and FujiFilm S3200
F300EXR | S3200 | |||
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Revealed | July 2010 | ![]() | January 2011 | Same generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm S3200 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm F300EXR enjoys external dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm S3200 has specifications of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).
Check out the FujiFilm F300EXR and FujiFilm S3200 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the F300EXR vs the S3200.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F300EXR and S3200 is 91 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm S3200 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The visual here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the F300EXR and S3200.
All in all, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The F300EXR with its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the FujiFilm S3200 will show extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively.

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FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm S3200 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR | FujiFilm FinePix S3200 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR | FujiFilm FinePix S3200 |
Also Known as | FinePix F305EXR | FinePix S3250 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-07-21 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | EXR | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 24-576mm (24.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 97 percent |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | 7.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 215 gr (0.47 pounds) | 540 gr (1.19 pounds) |
Dimensions | 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 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 | - | 300 photographs |
Battery format | - | AA |
Battery ID | NP-50 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD / SDHC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $280 | $190 |