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FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S9900w

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Fujifilm S9900w front
Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S9900w 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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix S3250
Fujifilm S9900w
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 2015
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S9900w Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the FujiFilm S3200 versus Fujifilm S9900w, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are designed by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the S3200 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3200 was revealed 5 years earlier than the Fujifilm S9900w and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the S3200 scores vs the Fujifilm S9900w in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Fujifilm S9900w

 S3200 Fujifilm S9900w 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the FujiFilm S3200

 Fujifilm S9900w S3200 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2011Fresher by 49 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Fujifilm S9900w

 S3200 Fujifilm S9900w 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S9900w Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S3200 comes with outer measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Fujifilm S9900w has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm S3200 versus Fujifilm S9900w in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the S3200 and the Fujifilm S9900w.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S9900w size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3200 and Fujifilm S9900w is 67 and 61 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S9900w top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S9900w Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S3200 and Fujifilm S9900w.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm S9900w to provide more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The older S3200 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S9900w sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S9900w Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S9900w Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm S9900w Portrait photography highlights
35
decent MP (14MP)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
44
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Street photography details
Fujifilm S9900w Street photography details
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (540 grams)
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S9900w as a Sports photography camera
47
long zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Travel photography details
Fujifilm S9900w Travel photography details
54
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (576mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (540g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
61
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S3200
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S9900w
41
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
50
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm S9900w Vlogging advice
24
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (540 grams)
57
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S9900w Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Fujifilm S9900w
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Fujifilm S9900w
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Fujifilm S9900w
Also called as FinePix S3250 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2015-01-14
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
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 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range 2cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 97% 97%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 7.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540 gr (1.19 lb) 670 gr (1.48 lb)
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 shots 300 shots
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $190 $719