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FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon P510

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P510 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon P510 Key Specs

FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix S3250
Nikon P510
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 555g - 120 x 83 x 102mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Succeeded the Nikon P500
  • Updated by Nikon P520
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon P510 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the FujiFilm S3200 and Nikon P510, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the S3200 (14MP) and the P510 (16MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S3200 was released 18 months earlier than the P510 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the S3200 matches up versus the P510 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Nikon P510

 S3200 P510 

Reasons to pick Nikon P510 over the FujiFilm S3200

 P510 S3200 
RevealedJuly 2012January 2011Newer by 18 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Nikon P510

 S3200 P510 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon P510 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm S3200 enjoys outside 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 P510 has specifications of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") along with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S3200 and Nikon P510 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the S3200 versus the P510.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon P510 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3200 and P510 is 67 and 66 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon P510 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon P510 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S3200 and P510.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon P510 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged S3200 will be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon P510 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon P510 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon P510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S3200
Portrait photography with Nikon P510
35
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
44
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Street photography camera
Nikon P510 as a Street photography camera
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition (540g)
51
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition (555g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S3200
Sports photography with Nikon P510
47
excellent zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
51
long zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S3200
Travel photography with Nikon P510
54
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great reach (576mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (540g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
54
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (1000mm)
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
heavier than competition (555g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S3200
Landscape photography with Nikon P510
41
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
47
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Vlogging info
Nikon P510 Vlogging info
24
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (540g)
27
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
heavier than competition (555 grams)
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon P510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Nikon P510
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Nikon Coolpix P510
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Nikon Coolpix P510
Alternate name FinePix S3250 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2012-07-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AEB
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 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 gr (1.19 lbs) 555 gr (1.22 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 120 x 83 x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 200 pictures
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $190 $600