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FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Key Specs

FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost 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 HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Renewed by Fujifilm HS50 EXR
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are sold by FujiFilm. The resolution of the S3200 (14MP) and the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) is very well matched but the S3200 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The S3200 was launched 24 months before the Fujifilm HS35EXR making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S3200 grades against the Fujifilm HS35EXR in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 S3200 Fujifilm HS35EXR 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the FujiFilm S3200

 Fujifilm HS35EXR S3200 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 24 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Fujifilm HS35EXR

 S3200 Fujifilm HS35EXR 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S3200 provides outside measurements 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 HS35EXR has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S3200 vs the Fujifilm HS35EXR.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3200 and Fujifilm HS35EXR is 67 and 59 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The image below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S3200 and Fujifilm HS35EXR.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S3200 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Fujifilm HS35EXR will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged S3200 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S3200
Portrait photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
35
decent MP (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Street photography information
Fujifilm HS35EXR Street photography information
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (540 grams)
55
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2")
more heavy than competition (687 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S3200
Sports photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
47
incredible zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
55
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
great battery life (600 CIPA)
tiny sensor (1/2")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Travel photography features
Fujifilm HS35EXR Travel photography features
54
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (576mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (540g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
53
great battery life (600 CIPA)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (687g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Landscape photography camera
41
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
53
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (600 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2")
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Vlogging info
Fujifilm HS35EXR Vlogging info
24
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (540g)
25
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (687g)
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Fujifilm HS35EXR
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR
Also referred to as FinePix S3250 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m )
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 gr (1.19 lbs) 687 gr (1.51 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 600 shots
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $190 $380