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FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S1500

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
Portability
82
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S1500 Key Specs

FujiFilm S3200
(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
Fujifilm S1500
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Fujifilm S1500

 S3200 Fujifilm S1500 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2009More modern by 23 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the FujiFilm S3200

 Fujifilm S1500 S3200 

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Fujifilm S1500

 S3200 Fujifilm S1500 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S1500 size comparison

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

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S1500 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S1500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm S1500 Portrait photography highlights
35
good MP (14MP)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Street photography features
Fujifilm S1500 Street photography features
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition (540 grams)
51
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm S1500 Sports photography factors
47
amazing zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Travel photography features
Fujifilm S1500 Travel photography features
54
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (576mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (540 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
50
flash built-in
long reach (396mm)
missing Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S1500 as a Landscape photography camera
41
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm S1500 Vlogging advice
24
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (540g)
23
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Fujifilm S1500
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Fujifilm FinePix S1500
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