FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S8200
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S8200 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S8200 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S3200 and Fujifilm FinePix S8200. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm S3200 Gallery and Fujifilm S8200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Fujifilm S8200
S3200 | Fujifilm S8200 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the FujiFilm S3200
Fujifilm S8200 | S3200 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 24 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Fujifilm S8200
S3200 | Fujifilm S8200 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Take a look at the FujiFilm S3200 and Fujifilm S8200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S8200 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 | Fujifilm FinePix S8200 | |
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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 |