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FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon A1000

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
50

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon A1000 Key Specs

FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S3250
Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Announced January 2019
  • Succeeded the Nikon A900
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon A1000 Overview

Below, we are looking at the FujiFilm S3200 and Nikon A1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the S3200 (14MP) and the A1000 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S3200 was announced 9 years earlier than the A1000 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon A1000 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the S3200 grades against the A1000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Nikon A1000

 S3200 A1000 

Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the FujiFilm S3200

 A1000 S3200 
AnnouncedJanuary 2019January 2011Fresher by 97 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Nikon A1000

 S3200 A1000 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon A1000 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S3200 has got external dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Nikon A1000 has measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the S3200 and the A1000.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon A1000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S3200 and A1000 is 67 and 86 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon A1000 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon A1000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S3200 and A1000.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon A1000 to resolve extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The older S3200 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon A1000 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S3200
Portrait photography with Nikon A1000
35
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
51
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S3200
Street photography with Nikon A1000
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (540g)
74
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
includes touch focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography info
Nikon A1000 Sports photography info
47
incredible zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
49
great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (250 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S3200
Travel photography with Nikon A1000
54
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (576mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (540 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
72
includes touch focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
bad battery pack (250 CIPA)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Landscape photography advice
Nikon A1000 Landscape photography advice
41
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
55
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (250 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S3200
Vlogging with Nikon A1000
24
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
heavier than competition (540 grams)
72
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
no external mic socket
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon A1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Nikon A1000
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Nikon Coolpix A1000
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Nikon Coolpix A1000
Also referred to as FinePix S3250 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2019-01-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 98 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 6.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None No
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540 grams (1.19 pounds) 330 grams (0.73 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 250 shots
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $190 $477