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FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S8400W

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S8400W 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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix S3250
Fujifilm S8400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed March 2013
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S8400W Overview

Here, we are evaluating the FujiFilm S3200 and Fujifilm S8400W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are manufactured by FujiFilm. The resolution of the S3200 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S3200 was launched 3 years prior to the Fujifilm S8400W and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S3200 grades versus the Fujifilm S8400W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Fujifilm S8400W

 S3200 Fujifilm S8400W 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the FujiFilm S3200

 Fujifilm S8400W S3200 
RevealedMarch 2013January 2011More recent by 26 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Fujifilm S8400W

 S3200 Fujifilm S8400W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S8400W Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S3200 enjoys outside dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8400W has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S3200 and Fujifilm S8400W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the S3200 compared to the Fujifilm S8400W.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S8400W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S3200 and Fujifilm S8400W is 67 and 61 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S8400W top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S8400W Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The graphic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3200 and Fujifilm S8400W.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S8400W to render more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older S3200 will be behind in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S8400W sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S8400W Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S8400W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Portrait photography information
Fujifilm S8400W Portrait photography information
35
megapixel count good (14MP)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
40
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S8400W as a Street photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competitors (540 grams)
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition (670g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography information
Fujifilm S8400W Sports photography information
47
incredible zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
53
incredible zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Travel photography details
Fujifilm S8400W Travel photography details
54
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (576mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (540g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
52
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (1056mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (670 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S8400W as a Landscape photography camera
41
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
47
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Vlogging information
Fujifilm S8400W Vlogging information
24
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
heavier than competitors (540 grams)
24
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no mic jack
heavier than competition (670g)
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S8400W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Fujifilm S8400W
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Fujifilm FinePix S8400W
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Fujifilm FinePix S8400W
Also called FinePix S3250 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2013-03-22
Body design 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
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
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) 24-1056mm (44.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dot
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 97 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync 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
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 grams (1.19 pounds) 670 grams (1.48 pounds)
Physical 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 shots 300 shots
Type of battery AA AA
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $190 $300