FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm T500
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm T500 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm T500 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S3200 & Fujifilm FinePix T500. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm S3200 Gallery & Fujifilm T500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Fujifilm T500
S3200 | Fujifilm T500 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the FujiFilm S3200
Fujifilm T500 | S3200 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 24 months |
Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Fujifilm T500
S3200 | Fujifilm T500 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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).
Look at the FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm T500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm T500 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 | Fujifilm FinePix T500 | |
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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 |