FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR

Below, we are comparing the FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both offered by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the S3200 (14MP) and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) is very similar but the S3200 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") come with different sensor measurements.

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The S3200 was introduced 24 months prior to the Fujifilm HS50 EXR making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S3200 scores vs the Fujifilm HS50 EXR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S3200 & Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S3200 Gallery & Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S3200 provides physical measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR has sizing of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the S3200 vs the Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S3200 and Fujifilm HS50 EXR is 67 and 54 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S3200 and Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S3200 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR will deliver greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older S3200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.