FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm X-S1
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump 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
- Additionally referred to as FinePix S3250
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
- Released November 2011

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Overview
Below is a in depth comparison of the FujiFilm S3200 and Fujifilm X-S1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both offered by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the S3200 (14MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) is fairly similar but the S3200 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") boast totally different sensor size.

The S3200 was announced 10 months prior to the Fujifilm X-S1 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S3200 matches up against the Fujifilm X-S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S3200 and Fujifilm X-S1. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm S3200 Gallery and Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Fujifilm X-S1
S3200 | Fujifilm X-S1 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the FujiFilm S3200
Fujifilm X-S1 | S3200 | |||
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Released | November 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 10 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Fujifilm X-S1
S3200 | Fujifilm X-S1 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S3200 comes with external dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-S1 has measurements of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).
See the FujiFilm S3200 and Fujifilm X-S1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the S3200 versus the Fujifilm X-S1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3200 and Fujifilm X-S1 is 67 and 52 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The graphic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S3200 and Fujifilm X-S1.
All in all, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S3200 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the FujiFilm S3200 will deliver greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older S3200 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 | Fujifilm X-S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix S3200 | Fujifilm X-S1 |
Also called as | FinePix S3250 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2011-11-24 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | EXR |
Sensor type | CCD | EXRCMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 2/3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 8.8 x 6.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 58.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 49 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-576mm (24.0x) | 24-624mm (26.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 8.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 540g (1.19 lbs) | 920g (2.03 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") | 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 49 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.2 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 216 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 shots | - |
Battery style | AA | - |
Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-95 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $190 | $399 |