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FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon B500

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix B500 front
Portability
68
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon B500 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
Nikon B500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
  • Revealed February 2016
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon B500 Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the FujiFilm S3200 and Nikon B500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S3200 (14MP) and the B500 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S3200 was revealed 6 years earlier than the B500 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S3200 grades against the B500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Nikon B500

 S3200 B500 

Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the FujiFilm S3200

 B500 S3200 
RevealedFebruary 2016January 2011More modern by 62 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Nikon B500

 S3200 B500 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon B500 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S3200 enjoys outside dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Nikon B500 has proportions of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm S3200 and Nikon B500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the S3200 vs the B500.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon B500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S3200 and B500 is 67 and 68 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon B500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon B500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3200 and B500.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon B500 to give you more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S3200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon B500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon B500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon B500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon B500 Portrait photography highlights
35
resolution is good (14MP)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
37
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Street photography info
Nikon B500 Street photography info
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (540 grams)
52
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than average in class (541g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon B500 as a Sports photography camera
47
excellent zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
51
long zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
good battery (600 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Travel photography info
Nikon B500 Travel photography info
54
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (576mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (540 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
59
good battery (600 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (23mm)
very long zoom (900mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (541 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S3200
Landscape photography with Nikon B500
41
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
45
really wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
good battery (600 CIPA)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Vlogging details
Nikon B500 Vlogging details
24
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (540 grams)
27
really wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone port
more heavy than average in class (541g)
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon B500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Nikon B500
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Nikon Coolpix B500
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Nikon Coolpix B500
Otherwise known as FinePix S3250 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2016-02-23
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
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) 23-900mm (39.1x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 7.4 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 6.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540 gr (1.19 lbs) 541 gr (1.19 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7")
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 photos 600 photos
Battery form AA AA
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $190 $300