FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm F900EXR
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm F900EXR Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
- Introduced January 2011
- Alternate Name is FinePix S3250
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 232g - 105 x 61 x 36mm
- Introduced January 2013
- Superseded the Fujifilm F800EXR

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm F900EXR Overview
On this page, we are analyzing the FujiFilm S3200 and Fujifilm F900EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by FujiFilm. The resolution of the S3200 (14MP) and the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) is very well matched but the S3200 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") offer totally different sensor sizing.

The S3200 was announced 3 years prior to the Fujifilm F900EXR and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm F900EXR being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the S3200 matches up versus the Fujifilm F900EXR when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm F900EXR Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S3200 and Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm S3200 Gallery and Fujifilm F900EXR Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Fujifilm F900EXR
S3200 | Fujifilm F900EXR |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the FujiFilm S3200
Fujifilm F900EXR | S3200 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 25 months |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Fujifilm F900EXR
S3200 | Fujifilm F900EXR | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm F900EXR Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S3200 features outside measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Fujifilm F900EXR has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).
See the FujiFilm S3200 and Fujifilm F900EXR in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the S3200 versus the Fujifilm F900EXR.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S3200 and Fujifilm F900EXR is 67 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm F900EXR Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The visual below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S3200 and Fujifilm F900EXR.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S3200 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Fujifilm F900EXR will resolve greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older S3200 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm F900EXR Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm F900EXR Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 | Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix S3200 | Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR |
Also called | FinePix S3250 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2013-01-30 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | EXR II |
Sensor type | CCD | EXRCMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.4 x 4.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 30.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-576mm (24.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-5.3 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.6 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 11.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 540 grams (1.19 pounds) | 232 grams (0.51 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") | 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photographs | 260 photographs |
Style of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-50A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD / SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $190 | $380 |