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FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm T500

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm T500 Key Specs

FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S3250
Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm T500 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm T500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are produced by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the S3200 (14MP) and the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3200 was announced 24 months prior to the Fujifilm T500 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm T500 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S3200 scores vs the Fujifilm T500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Fujifilm T500

 S3200 Fujifilm T500 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the FujiFilm S3200

 Fujifilm T500 S3200 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 24 months

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Fujifilm T500

 S3200 Fujifilm T500 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm T500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S3200 has external dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm T500 has measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the S3200 compared to the Fujifilm T500.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm T500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S3200 and Fujifilm T500 is 67 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm T500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm T500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The graphic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S3200 and Fujifilm T500.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm T500 to produce extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older S3200 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm T500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S3200
Portrait photography with Fujifilm T500
35
good megapixels (14MP)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S3200
Street photography with Fujifilm T500
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (540 grams)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (136 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography information
Fujifilm T500 Sports photography information
47
excellent zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Travel photography details
Fujifilm T500 Travel photography details
54
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (576mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (540 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
75
lighter than average in class (136g)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
great max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography highlights
41
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
41
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Vlogging features
Fujifilm T500 Vlogging features
24
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (540 grams)
35
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (136 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm T500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Fujifilm T500
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Fujifilm FinePix T500
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Fujifilm FinePix T500
Also called FinePix S3250 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3440
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 gr (1.19 lbs) 136 gr (0.30 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 photos -
Battery style AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC -
Card slots One One
Cost at release $190 $0