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FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon L840

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L840 front
Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon L840 Key Specs

FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise 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
  • Also referred to as FinePix S3250
Nikon L840
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-855mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 538g - 114 x 89 x 96mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Replaced the Nikon L830
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon L840 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the FujiFilm S3200 versus Nikon L840, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S3200 (14MP) and the L840 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3200 was launched 5 years prior to the L840 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S3200 matches up vs the L840 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Nikon L840

 S3200 L840 

Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the FujiFilm S3200

 L840 S3200 
RevealedFebruary 2015January 2011Newer by 49 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Nikon L840

 S3200 L840 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon L840 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S3200 enjoys physical measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Nikon L840 has proportions of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") having a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm S3200 versus Nikon L840 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the S3200 against the L840.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon L840 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3200 and L840 is 67 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon L840 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon L840 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S3200 and L840.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon L840 to show more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged S3200 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon L840 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon L840 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon L840 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L840 as a Portrait photography camera
35
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
36
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L840 as a Street photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than average in class (540 grams)
51
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (538g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography information
Nikon L840 Sports photography information
47
long zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
51
incredible zoom range (23-855mm 37.2 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
good battery (590 CIPA)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Travel photography details
Nikon L840 Travel photography details
54
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (576mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (540g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
57
good battery (590 shots)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
great zoom (855mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (538g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon L840 Landscape photography highlights
41
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
43
reasonably wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good battery (590 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Vlogging features
Nikon L840 Vlogging features
24
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
heavier than average in class (540 grams)
27
reasonably wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
heavier than competition in class (538g)
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon L840 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Nikon L840
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Nikon Coolpix L840
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Nikon Coolpix L840
Also called as FinePix S3250 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2015-02-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 - 4:3
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
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) 23-855mm (37.2x)
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 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 7.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change 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
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 540g (1.19 lb) 538g (1.19 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8")
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 pictures 590 pictures
Battery form AA AA
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC SC/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $190 $400