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FujiFilm S2800HD vs FujiFilm S3200

Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

FujiFilm S2800HD vs FujiFilm S3200 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix S2900HD
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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S3250
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs FujiFilm S3200 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the FujiFilm S2800HD versus FujiFilm S3200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both built by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the S3200 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was revealed 11 months before the S3200 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S2800HD matches up against the S3200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the FujiFilm S3200

 S2800HD S3200 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 S3200 S2800HD 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2010Newer by 11 months

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and FujiFilm S3200

 S2800HD S3200 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S2800HD vs FujiFilm S3200 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2800HD comes with exterior measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm S3200 has proportions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm S2800HD versus FujiFilm S3200 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the S2800HD versus the S3200.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs FujiFilm S3200 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S2800HD and S3200 is 75 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs FujiFilm S3200 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs FujiFilm S3200 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The image below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S2800HD and S3200.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of images although you really should take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged S2800HD is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs FujiFilm S3200 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs FujiFilm S3200 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs FujiFilm S3200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm S3200 as a Portrait photography camera
29
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Street photography with FujiFilm S3200
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition (540g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography highlights
FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography highlights
43
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
47
excellent zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography features
FujiFilm S3200 Travel photography features
60
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
54
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (576mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (540g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm S3200 as a Landscape photography camera
41
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
41
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging factors
FujiFilm S3200 Vlogging factors
25
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
24
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
heavier than competition (540 grams)
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs FujiFilm S3200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and FujiFilm S3200
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDFujiFilm FinePix S3200
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD FujiFilm FinePix S3200
Also called FinePix S2900HD FinePix S3250
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type 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
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 99% 97%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437 gr (0.96 pounds) 540 gr (1.19 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (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 images
Battery style - AA
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD / SDHC
Card slots One One
Price at release $260 $190