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FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S1

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S1 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
  • Also Known as FinePix S3250
Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Announced January 2014
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S1 Overview

Its time to look closer at the FujiFilm S3200 and Fujifilm S1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are created by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the S3200 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3200 was unveiled 4 years prior to the Fujifilm S1 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S3200 matches up vs the Fujifilm S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Fujifilm S1

 S3200 Fujifilm S1 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the FujiFilm S3200

 Fujifilm S1 S3200 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2011Newer by 36 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Fujifilm S1

 S3200 Fujifilm S1 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S3200 features external dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Fujifilm S1 has dimensions of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm S3200 and Fujifilm S1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the S3200 vs the Fujifilm S1.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3200 and Fujifilm S1 is 67 and 60 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3200 and Fujifilm S1.

As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Fujifilm S1 to offer greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged S3200 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Portrait photography information
Fujifilm S1 Portrait photography information
35
megapixel count good (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S3200
Street photography with Fujifilm S1
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition (540 grams)
58
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (680 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography advice
Fujifilm S1 Sports photography advice
47
incredible zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
57
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S1 as a Travel photography camera
54
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (576mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (540g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
63
better than average battery (350 per charge)
environment proofing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
heavier than average in class (680 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm S1 Landscape photography features
41
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
58
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery (350 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Vlogging information
Fujifilm S1 Vlogging information
24
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competition (540 grams)
57
quite wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
missing mic port
heavier than average in class (680 grams)
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Fujifilm S1
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Fujifilm FinePix S1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Fujifilm FinePix S1
Also referred to as FinePix S3250 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2014-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dot
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 97 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 8.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync
External flash
AEB
WB 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 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540g (1.19 pounds) 680g (1.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 350 shots
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-85
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $190 $400