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FujiFilm S3200 vs FujiFilm S4000

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

FujiFilm S3200 vs FujiFilm S4000 Key Specs

FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S3250
FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S4050
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FujiFilm S3200 vs FujiFilm S4000 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the FujiFilm S3200 and FujiFilm S4000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are designed by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the S3200 (14MP) and the S4000 (14MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3200 was manufactured within a month of the S4000 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the S3200 matches up versus the S4000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the FujiFilm S4000

 S3200 S4000 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the FujiFilm S3200

 S4000 S3200 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and FujiFilm S4000

 S3200 S4000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2011Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

FujiFilm S3200 vs FujiFilm S4000 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S3200 comes with physical dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the FujiFilm S4000 has sizing of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm S3200 and FujiFilm S4000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the S3200 versus the S4000.

FujiFilm S3200 vs FujiFilm S4000 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3200 and S4000 is 67 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs FujiFilm S4000 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs FujiFilm S4000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The visual here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3200 and S4000.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images however you may want to factor the production date of the cameras into account.

FujiFilm S3200 vs FujiFilm S4000 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs FujiFilm S4000 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs FujiFilm S4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S3200
Portrait photography with FujiFilm S4000
35
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
MP count good (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Street photography advice
FujiFilm S4000 Street photography advice
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than others in class (540g)
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than others in class (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm S4000 as a Sports photography camera
47
excellent zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
47
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S3200
Travel photography with FujiFilm S4000
54
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (576mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (540g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
54
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (540g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Landscape photography advice
FujiFilm S4000 Landscape photography advice
41
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
41
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Vlogging information
FujiFilm S4000 Vlogging information
24
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than others in class (540 grams)
24
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (540 grams)
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FujiFilm S3200 vs FujiFilm S4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and FujiFilm S4000
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200FujiFilm FinePix S4000
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix S3200 FujiFilm FinePix S4000
Also called as FinePix S3250 FinePix S4050
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
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 focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 97 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540 gr (1.19 lb) 540 gr (1.19 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 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 300 images
Battery style AA AA
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC SD / SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $190 $279