Clicky

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S9400W

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S9400W Key Specs

FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push 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
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S3250
Fujifilm S9400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Released January 2014
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To Cameras

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S9400W Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S9400W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are built by FujiFilm. The resolution of the S3200 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durability

The S3200 was launched 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm S9400W and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S3200 grades against the Fujifilm S9400W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%
	
	

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Fujifilm S9400W

 S3200 Fujifilm S9400W 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the FujiFilm S3200

 Fujifilm S9400W S3200 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2011Fresher by 36 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Fujifilm S9400W

 S3200 Fujifilm S9400W 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S9400W Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S3200 has got physical measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Fujifilm S9400W has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S9400W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the S3200 compared to the Fujifilm S9400W.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S9400W size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3200 and Fujifilm S9400W is 67 and 61 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S9400W top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S9400W Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The visual below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S3200 and Fujifilm S9400W.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm S9400W to show greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The older S3200 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S9400W sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S9400W Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S9400W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI Legislation

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S9400W as a Portrait photography camera
35
good MP (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S3200
Street photography with Fujifilm S9400W
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competitors (540g)
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks Suggest

Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm S9400W Sports photography factors
47
excellent zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
55
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
good battery (500 per charge)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuit

Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S9400W as a Travel photography camera
54
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (576mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (540g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
54
good battery (500 per charge)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (670g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsApp

Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm S9400W Landscape photography features
41
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
44
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good battery (500 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's Dominance

Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm S9400W Vlogging advice
24
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
heavier than competitors (540g)
26
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth Filming

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S9400W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Fujifilm S9400W
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Fujifilm FinePix S9400W
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Fujifilm FinePix S9400W
Alternative name FinePix S3250 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2014-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 97% 97%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1700s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540 grams (1.19 pounds) 670 grams (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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images 500 images
Form of battery AA AA
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $190 $330