FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm F800EXR

Following is a comprehensive overview of the FujiFilm S3200 versus Fujifilm F800EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are offered by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the S3200 (14MP) and the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) is fairly well matched but the S3200 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") posses different sensor sizes.

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The S3200 was brought out 18 months before the Fujifilm F800EXR making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm F800EXR being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the S3200 scores vs the Fujifilm F800EXR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S3200 & Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm S3200 Gallery & Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm S3200 features exterior 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) and the Fujifilm F800EXR has specifications of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the S3200 versus the Fujifilm F800EXR.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S3200 and Fujifilm F800EXR is 67 and 90 respectively.

Usually, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S3200 and Fujifilm F800EXR.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S3200 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Fujifilm F800EXR will give more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S3200 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.