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FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon P950

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
53

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon P950 Key Specs

FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 P950
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 1005g - 140 x 110 x 150mm
  • Revealed January 2020
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon P950 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon P950, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the S3200 (14MP) and the P950 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3200 was introduced 10 years prior to the P950 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S3200 scores versus the P950 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Nikon P950

 S3200 P950 

Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the FujiFilm S3200

 P950 S3200 
RevealedJanuary 2020January 2011Newer by 109 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Nikon P950

 S3200 P950 
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon P950 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S3200 provides outer measurements 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 P950 has proportions of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") and a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon P950 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the S3200 and the P950.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon P950 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S3200 and P950 is 67 and 52 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon P950 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon P950 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The pic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S3200 and P950.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon P950 to show more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S3200 will be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon P950 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon P950 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon P950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S3200
Portrait photography with Nikon P950
35
megapixel count decent (14MP)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S3200
Street photography with Nikon P950
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition (540g)
53
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (1,005 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography details
Nikon P950 Sports photography details
47
amazing zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
includes tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
54
great zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Travel photography info
Nikon P950 Travel photography info
54
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (576mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (540g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
59
connects via bluetooth
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (2000mm)
more heavy than others (1,005g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Landscape photography factors
Nikon P950 Landscape photography factors
41
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
55
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Vlogging info
Nikon P950 Vlogging info
24
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (540 grams)
59
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone port
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than others (1,005 grams)
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon P950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Nikon P950
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Nikon Coolpix P950
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Nikon Coolpix P950
Also referred to as FinePix S3250 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2020-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 24-2000mm (83.3x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 97% 90%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 300s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 11.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
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) EN-EL20a lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540 gr (1.19 pounds) 1005 gr (2.22 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9")
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 shots 290 shots
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $190 $797