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FujiFilm S1600 vs FujiFilm S3200

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

FujiFilm S1600 vs FujiFilm S3200 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S1770
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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix S3250
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FujiFilm S1600 vs FujiFilm S3200 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the FujiFilm S1600 and FujiFilm S3200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are built by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the S1600 (12MP) and the S3200 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was launched 11 months prior to the S3200 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the S1600 matches up against the S3200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the FujiFilm S3200

 S1600 S3200 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the FujiFilm S1600

 S3200 S1600 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2010Newer by 11 months

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and FujiFilm S3200

 S1600 S3200 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

FujiFilm S1600 vs FujiFilm S3200 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S1600 features external measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the FujiFilm S3200 has dimensions 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the S1600 versus the S3200.

FujiFilm S1600 vs FujiFilm S3200 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1600 and S3200 is 78 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs FujiFilm S3200 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs FujiFilm S3200 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S1600 and S3200.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the FujiFilm S3200 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged S1600 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S1600 vs FujiFilm S3200 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs FujiFilm S3200 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs FujiFilm S3200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Portrait photography details
FujiFilm S3200 Portrait photography details
21
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
MP count decent (14MP)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Street photography features
FujiFilm S3200 Street photography features
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than average in class (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S1600
Sports photography with FujiFilm S3200
34
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
incredible zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S1600
Travel photography with FujiFilm S3200
55
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (420mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
54
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (576mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (540g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S1600
Landscape photography with FujiFilm S3200
36
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm S3200 as a Vlogging camera
25
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than average in class (540 grams)
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FujiFilm S1600 vs FujiFilm S3200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and FujiFilm S3200
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600FujiFilm FinePix S3200
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1600 FujiFilm FinePix S3200
Also Known as FinePix S1770 FinePix S3250
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-02 2011-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 24-576mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent 97 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 337g (0.74 lb) 540g (1.19 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 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 images
Battery form - AA
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD / SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $130 $190