FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR

Here is a in depth analysis of the FujiFilm S3200 and Fujifilm HS30EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are designed by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the S3200 (14MP) and the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) is very comparable but the S3200 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") feature totally different sensor size.

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The S3200 was manufactured 12 months before the Fujifilm HS30EXR which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S3200 scores against the Fujifilm HS30EXR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S3200 and Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm S3200 Gallery and Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S3200 provides outside dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Fujifilm HS30EXR has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm S3200 and Fujifilm HS30EXR in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the S3200 and the Fujifilm HS30EXR.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3200 and Fujifilm HS30EXR is 67 and 59 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The graphic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3200 and Fujifilm HS30EXR.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S3200 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will produce extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older S3200 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.