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FujiFilm S1800 vs FujiFilm S3200

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

FujiFilm S1800 vs FujiFilm S3200 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S1880
FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise 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 S1800 vs FujiFilm S3200 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the FujiFilm S1800 versus FujiFilm S3200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are sold by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the S1800 (12MP) and the S3200 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was unveiled 11 months prior to the S3200 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S1800 matches up vs the S3200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the FujiFilm S3200

 S1800 S3200 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the FujiFilm S1800

 S3200 S1800 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2010More modern by 11 months

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and FujiFilm S3200

 S1800 S3200 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

FujiFilm S1800 vs FujiFilm S3200 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm S1800 offers physical measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the S1800 and the S3200.

FujiFilm S1800 vs FujiFilm S3200 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S1800 and S3200 is 78 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs FujiFilm S3200 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs FujiFilm S3200 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The pic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1800 and S3200.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the FujiFilm S3200 to give you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged S1800 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S1800 vs FujiFilm S3200 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs FujiFilm S3200 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs FujiFilm S3200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography highlights
FujiFilm S3200 Portrait photography highlights
21
no manual focus
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
good MP (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S1800
Street photography with FujiFilm S3200
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S1800
Sports photography with FujiFilm S3200
34
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
47
amazing zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm S3200 as a Travel photography camera
55
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
54
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (576mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (540g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography highlights
FujiFilm S3200 Landscape photography highlights
36
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
41
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S1800
Vlogging with FujiFilm S3200
25
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
24
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (540g)
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FujiFilm S1800 vs FujiFilm S3200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and FujiFilm S3200
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800FujiFilm FinePix S3200
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1800 FujiFilm FinePix S3200
Also called as FinePix S1880 FinePix S3250
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-02 2011-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-576mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent 97 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337g (0.74 lbs) 540g (1.19 lbs)
Physical 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 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 - 300 pictures
Type of battery - AA
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD / SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $180 $190