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FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S8300

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S8300 Key Specs

FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S3250
Fujifilm S8300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2013
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S8300 Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the FujiFilm S3200 versus Fujifilm S8300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are built by FujiFilm. The resolution of the S3200 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S3200 was manufactured 24 months prior to the Fujifilm S8300 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S3200 grades against the Fujifilm S8300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Fujifilm S8300

 S3200 Fujifilm S8300 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the FujiFilm S3200

 Fujifilm S8300 S3200 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 24 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Fujifilm S8300

 S3200 Fujifilm S8300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S8300 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S3200 provides 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 S8300 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm S3200 versus Fujifilm S8300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the S3200 compared to the Fujifilm S8300.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S8300 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3200 and Fujifilm S8300 is 67 and 61 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S8300 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S8300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The graphic below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S3200 and Fujifilm S8300.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S8300 to produce extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The older S3200 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S8300 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S8300 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S8300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Portrait photography details
Fujifilm S8300 Portrait photography details
35
good resolution (14MP)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
40
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S3200
Street photography with Fujifilm S8300
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition (540 grams)
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than average in class (670g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography details
Fujifilm S8300 Sports photography details
47
excellent zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
53
great zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/7,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S3200
Travel photography with Fujifilm S8300
54
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (576mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (540g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
52
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (1008mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (670g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S3200
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8300
41
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
47
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S8300 as a Vlogging camera
24
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition (540 grams)
24
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than average in class (670 grams)
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S8300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Fujifilm S8300
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Fujifilm FinePix S8300
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Fujifilm FinePix S8300
Otherwise known as FinePix S3250 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 24-1008mm (42.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/7000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 540g (1.19 pounds) 670g (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 Overall 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 -
Battery style AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $190 $200