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FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon P90

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P90 front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon P90 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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S3250
Nikon P90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 400g - 114 x 99 x 83mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Superseded the Nikon P80
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon P90 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the FujiFilm S3200 and Nikon P90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the S3200 (14MP) and the P90 (12MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3200 was revealed 24 months later than the P90 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S3200 matches up against the P90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Nikon P90

 S3200 P90 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2009Fresher by 24 months

Reasons to pick Nikon P90 over the FujiFilm S3200

 P90 S3200 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Nikon P90

 S3200 P90 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon P90 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S3200 enjoys physical measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Nikon P90 has dimensions of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") having a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S3200 and Nikon P90 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the S3200 and the P90.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon P90 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3200 and P90 is 67 and 70 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon P90 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon P90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S3200 and P90.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the FujiFilm S3200 to resolve more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern S3200 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon P90 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon P90 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon P90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Portrait photography info
Nikon P90 Portrait photography info
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decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
29
has manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Street photography highlights
Nikon P90 Street photography highlights
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than average (540 grams)
55
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography highlights
Nikon P90 Sports photography highlights
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long zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
37
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Travel photography features
Nikon P90 Travel photography features
54
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (576mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (540g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
55
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Landscape photography features
Nikon P90 Landscape photography features
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really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
43
has manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Vlogging highlights
Nikon P90 Vlogging highlights
24
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
heavier than average (540 grams)
24
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon P90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Nikon P90
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Nikon Coolpix P90
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Nikon Coolpix P90
Also called as FinePix S3250 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2009-02-03
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540g (1.19 lbs) 400g (0.88 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 114 x 99 x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3")
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 images -
Style of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $190 $700