FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S1500
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S1500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand 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
- Alternative Name is FinePix S3250
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-396mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 345g - 103 x 73 x 68mm
- Released February 2009

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S1500 Overview
In this write-up, we are reviewing the FujiFilm S3200 versus Fujifilm S1500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are built by FujiFilm. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the S3200 (14MP) and Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The S3200 was introduced 23 months after the Fujifilm S1500 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S3200 scores vs the Fujifilm S1500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S1500 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S3200 & Fujifilm FinePix S1500. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm S3200 Gallery & Fujifilm S1500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Fujifilm S1500
S3200 | Fujifilm S1500 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 23 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the FujiFilm S3200
Fujifilm S1500 | S3200 |
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Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Fujifilm S1500
S3200 | Fujifilm S1500 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S1500 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S3200 comes with outer measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Fujifilm S1500 has proportions of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).
Check the FujiFilm S3200 versus Fujifilm S1500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the S3200 versus the Fujifilm S1500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3200 and Fujifilm S1500 is 67 and 82 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S1500 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The pic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S3200 and Fujifilm S1500.
As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the FujiFilm S3200 to offer you more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent S3200 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S1500 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S1500 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 | Fujifilm FinePix S1500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix S3200 | Fujifilm FinePix S1500 |
Also called as | FinePix S3250 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-576mm (24.0x) | 33-396mm (12.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 8.70 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 540 gr (1.19 pounds) | 345 gr (0.76 pounds) |
Dimensions | 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") | 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") |
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 photos | - |
Style of battery | AA | - |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC | - |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $190 | $200 |