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FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon D3500

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Nikon D3500 front
Portability
72
Imaging
69
Features
70
Overall
69

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon D3500 Key Specs

FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase 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 D3500
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 365g - 124 x 97 x 70mm
  • Released August 2018
  • Superseded the Nikon D3400
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon D3500 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the FujiFilm S3200 versus Nikon D3500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the S3200 (14MP) and D3500 (24MP) and the S3200 (1/2.3") and D3500 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The S3200 was brought out 8 years prior to the D3500 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon D3500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S3200 grades against the D3500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Nikon D3500

 S3200 D3500 

Reasons to pick Nikon D3500 over the FujiFilm S3200

 D3500 S3200 
ReleasedAugust 2018January 2011More modern by 93 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Nikon D3500

 S3200 D3500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon D3500 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm S3200 provides outer measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Nikon D3500 has specifications of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 365 grams (0.80 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm S3200 versus Nikon D3500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the S3200 against the D3500.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon D3500 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3200 and D3500 is 67 and 72 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon D3500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon D3500 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The image here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S3200 and D3500.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S3200 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Nikon D3500 will render greater detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged S3200 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon D3500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon D3500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon D3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Portrait photography advice
Nikon D3500 Portrait photography advice
35
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
81
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S3200
Street photography with Nikon D3500
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (540g)
69
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (365g)
good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography info
Nikon D3500 Sports photography info
47
great zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
70
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
good battery (1,550 shots)
has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Travel photography highlights
Nikon D3500 Travel photography highlights
54
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (576mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (540 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
good battery (1,550 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (365g)
has bluetooth
resolution is good (24MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S3200
Landscape photography with Nikon D3500
41
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
75
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
good battery (1,550 shots)
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Vlogging features
Nikon D3500 Vlogging features
24
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (540 grams)
31
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (365g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
lack of external microphone jack
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon D3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Nikon D3500
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Nikon D3500
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Nikon D3500
Also called as FinePix S3250 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2011-01-05 2018-08-29
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
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Nikon F
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Number of lenses - 309
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.56x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 7.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options 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
External flash
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 gr (1.19 pounds) 365 gr (0.80 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8")
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 shots 1550 shots
Type of battery 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 feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $190 $397