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FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S8200

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8200 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
42
Overall
40

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S8200 Key Specs

FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2013
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S8200 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the FujiFilm S3200 and Fujifilm S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both created by FujiFilm. The resolution of the S3200 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3200 was unveiled 24 months earlier than the Fujifilm S8200 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S3200 scores versus the Fujifilm S8200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Fujifilm S8200

 S3200 Fujifilm S8200 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the FujiFilm S3200

 Fujifilm S8200 S3200 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 24 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Fujifilm S8200

 S3200 Fujifilm S8200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S8200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm S3200 features external dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8200 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the S3200 versus the Fujifilm S8200.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S8200 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3200 and Fujifilm S8200 is 67 and 61 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S8200 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S8200 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The graphic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3200 and Fujifilm S8200.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Fujifilm S8200 to render greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older S3200 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S8200 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm S8200 Portrait photography info
35
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
40
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S8200 as a Street photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (540g)
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (670g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S3200
Sports photography with Fujifilm S8200
47
great zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
50
great zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S8200 as a Travel photography camera
54
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (576mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (540 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
52
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (960mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm S8200 Landscape photography details
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
47
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Vlogging information
Fujifilm S8200 Vlogging information
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (540g)
24
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Fujifilm S8200
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Fujifilm FinePix S8200
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Fujifilm FinePix S8200
Alternative name 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
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 24-960mm (40.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 pounds) 670 gr (1.48 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
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 -
Battery type AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $190 $450