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FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon S9100

Portability
67 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
41 Overall
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon S9100 Key Specs

FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S3250
Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Updated by Nikon S9300
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon S9100 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the FujiFilm S3200 and Nikon S9100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S3200 (14MP) and the S9100 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S3200 was announced 6 months earlier than the S9100 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9100 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S3200 matches up against the S9100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Nikon S9100

					

					

						
 S3200 S9100 
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the FujiFilm S3200

					

					

						
 S9100 S3200 
Focus manually  Dial precise focus
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Nikon S9100

					

					

						
 S3200 S9100 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2011Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Lacking Touch friendly screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S3200 has got external measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9100 has measurements of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Contrast the FujiFilm S3200 and Nikon S9100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the S3200 against the S9100.
FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon S9100 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S3200 and S9100 is 67 and 91 respectively.
FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon S9100 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Usually, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The graphic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S3200 and S9100.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the FujiFilm S3200 to resolve more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

						FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon S9100 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
FujiFilm S3200 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S9100 Portrait photography highlights
35
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 features face detection focus
 no manual focus
 no external flash support
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
32
 you can focus manually
 has face detect autofocus
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with FujiFilm S3200
Street photography with Nikon S9100
43
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 more heavy than competition (540g)
60
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors in class (214 grams)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with FujiFilm S3200
Sports photography with Nikon S9100
47
 long zoom range (24-576mm  24.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
36
 incredible zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has tracking focus
 no shutter priority mode
 low resolution (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 bad battery pack (270 CIPA)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 FujiFilm S3200 as a Travel photography camera
 Nikon S9100 as a Travel photography camera
54
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (24mm)
 long reach (576mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 more heavy than competition (540g)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
61
 lighter than competitors in class (214 grams)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 long reach (450mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 bad battery pack (270 shots)
 low resolution (12MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
FujiFilm S3200 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S9100 Landscape photography advice
41
 decently wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 missing Timelapse function
39
 you can focus manually
 quite wide (25mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 manual exposure not available
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 bad battery pack (270 CIPA)
 does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with FujiFilm S3200
Vlogging with Nikon S9100
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 decently wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detection focus
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing external microphone support
 more heavy than competition (540 grams)
34
 quite wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detect autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competitors in class (214 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have microphone socket
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon S9100 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Nikon S9100
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Nikon Coolpix S9100
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Nikon Coolpix S9100
Otherwise known as FinePix S3250 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 540 gr (1.19 pounds) 214 gr (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 images 270 images
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $190 $329