FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm F600 EXR

On this page, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm S3200 versus Fujifilm F600 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are sold by FujiFilm. The resolution of the S3200 (14MP) and the Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) is relatively comparable but the S3200 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The S3200 was manufactured 7 months prior to the Fujifilm F600 EXR which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm F600 EXR being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S3200 scores against the Fujifilm F600 EXR in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S3200 & Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S3200 Gallery & Fujifilm F600 EXR Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S3200 provides external 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) whilst the Fujifilm F600 EXR has measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm S3200 versus Fujifilm F600 EXR in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the S3200 against the Fujifilm F600 EXR.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S3200 and Fujifilm F600 EXR is 67 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3200 and Fujifilm F600 EXR.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S3200 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Fujifilm F600 EXR will produce greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged S3200 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.