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FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon D3400

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Nikon D3400 front
Portability
70
Imaging
68
Features
70
Overall
68

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon D3400 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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix S3250
Nikon D3400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 395g - 124 x 98 x 76mm
  • Introduced August 2016
  • Old Model is Nikon D3300
  • Newer Model is Nikon D3500
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon D3400 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm S3200 and Nikon D3400, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the S3200 (14MP) and D3400 (24MP) and the S3200 (1/2.3") and D3400 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The S3200 was revealed 6 years before the D3400 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon D3400 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the S3200 grades versus the D3400 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Nikon D3400

 S3200 D3400 

Reasons to pick Nikon D3400 over the FujiFilm S3200

 D3400 S3200 
IntroducedAugust 2016January 2011More modern by 68 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Nikon D3400

 S3200 D3400 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon D3400 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm S3200 provides physical dimensions 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 D3400 has specifications of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the S3200 versus the D3400.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon D3400 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3200 and D3400 is 67 and 70 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon D3400 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon D3400 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S3200 and D3400.

As you have seen, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S3200 using its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Nikon D3400 will produce greater detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged S3200 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon D3400 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon D3400 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon D3400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Portrait photography features
Nikon D3400 Portrait photography features
35
decent MP (14MP)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
80
you can focus manually
decent MP (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Street photography advice
Nikon D3400 Street photography advice
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition (540 grams)
68
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (395g)
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography features
Nikon D3400 Sports photography features
47
amazing zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
69
decent MP (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery life (1,200 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D3400 as a Travel photography camera
54
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (576mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (540g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
great battery life (1,200 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (395 grams)
connects via bluetooth
decent MP (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Landscape photography features
Nikon D3400 Landscape photography features
41
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
75
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (1,200 shots)
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D3400 as a Vlogging camera
24
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (540g)
30
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (395g)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing external microphone port
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon D3400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Nikon D3400
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Nikon D3400
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Nikon D3400
Also called as FinePix S3250 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2011-01-05 2016-08-17
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed 4
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - 1
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Nikon F
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Number of lenses - 309
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.56x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 7.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto slow sync, Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill-flash, Off, Rear-curtain sync, Rear-curtain with slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/200 secs
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 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 gr (1.19 lb) 395 gr (0.87 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 124 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 86
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 1192
Other
Battery life 300 shots 1200 shots
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $190 $397