FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon P500
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![FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/FujiFilm-FinePix-S3200/FujiFilm-S3200-front.jpg)
![Nikon Coolpix P500 front Nikon Coolpix P500 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-P500/Nikon-P500-front.jpg)
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35 Features
44 Overall
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon P500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase 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 Known as FinePix S3250
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-810mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
- 494g - 116 x 84 x 103mm
- Released February 2011
- Renewed by Nikon P510
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon P500 Overview
On this page, we will be contrasting the FujiFilm S3200 and Nikon P500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the S3200 (14MP) and the P500 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The S3200 was manufactured within a month of the P500 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the S3200 scores vs the P500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon P500 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S3200 & Nikon Coolpix P500. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm S3200 Gallery & Nikon P500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Nikon P500
S3200 | P500 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P500 over the FujiFilm S3200
P500 | S3200 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Nikon P500
S3200 | P500 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2011 | Similar age |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon P500 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S3200 comes with exterior dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Nikon P500 has sizing of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") having a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).
Check the FujiFilm S3200 and Nikon P500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the S3200 against the P500.
![FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon P500 size comparison FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon P500 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/FujiFilm-FinePix-S3200-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-P500-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3200 and P500 is 67 and 67 respectively.
![FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon P500 top view buttons comparison FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon P500 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/FujiFilm-FinePix-S3200-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-P500-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon P500 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The pic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3200 and P500.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the FujiFilm S3200 to give more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.
![FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon P500 sensor size comparison FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon P500 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/FujiFilm-FinePix-S3200-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-P500-sensor-size-comparison.png)
FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon P500 Screen and ViewFinder
![FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon P500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon P500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/FujiFilm-FinePix-S3200-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-P500-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon P500 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 | Nikon Coolpix P500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix S3200 | Nikon Coolpix P500 |
Other name | FinePix S3250 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2011-02-09 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Expeed C2 |
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 | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-576mm (24.0x) | 23-810mm (35.2x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.4-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 8.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 540 gr (1.19 pounds) | 494 gr (1.09 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") | 116 x 84 x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photos | 220 photos |
Type of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | EN-EL5 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $190 | $399 |