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FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
Portability
91
Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Key Specs

FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase 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 F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Announced January 2011
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the FujiFilm S3200 versus Fujifilm F500 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both offered by FujiFilm. The resolution of the S3200 (14MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) is very close but the S3200 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The S3200 was manufactured within a month of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm F500 EXR being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S3200 matches up vs the Fujifilm F500 EXR in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 S3200 Fujifilm F500 EXR 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the FujiFilm S3200

 Fujifilm F500 EXR S3200 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Fujifilm F500 EXR

 S3200 Fujifilm F500 EXR 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2011Same generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S3200 offers outside 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 F500 EXR has proportions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S3200 versus Fujifilm F500 EXR in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the S3200 against the Fujifilm F500 EXR.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3200 and Fujifilm F500 EXR is 67 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S3200 and Fujifilm F500 EXR.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S3200 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
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megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S3200
Street photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others in class (540g)
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S3200
Sports photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
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great zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Travel photography info
Fujifilm F500 EXR Travel photography info
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megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (576mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (540g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than competitors (215g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm F500 EXR Landscape photography factors
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decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm F500 EXR Vlogging advice
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decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
heavier than others in class (540g)
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reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Fujifilm F500 EXR
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR
Alternative name FinePix S3250 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - EXR
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.6
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 gr (1.19 lbs) 215 gr (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Battery format AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat))
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $190 $430