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FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm X-S1

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Fujifilm X-S1 front
Portability
52
Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
44

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Key Specs

FujiFilm S3200
(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
Fujifilm X-S1
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Fujifilm X-S1

 S3200 Fujifilm X-S1 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the FujiFilm S3200

 Fujifilm X-S1 S3200 
ReleasedNovember 2011January 2011More recent by 10 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Fujifilm X-S1

 S3200 Fujifilm X-S1 
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm X-S1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm X-S1 Portrait photography features
35
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
46
focusing manually
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S3200
Street photography with Fujifilm X-S1
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than average in class (540g)
52
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
small sensor (2/3")
more heavy than others in class (920g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm X-S1 Sports photography factors
47
long zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
44
great zoom range (24-624mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Travel photography factors
Fujifilm X-S1 Travel photography factors
54
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (576mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (540g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
43
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (920 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm X-S1 Landscape photography highlights
41
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
45
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (2/3")
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm X-S1 as a Vlogging camera
24
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
heavier than average in class (540g)
26
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone support
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
more heavy than others in class (920 grams)
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Fujifilm X-S1
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Fujifilm X-S1
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