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FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon Z7

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Nikon Z7 front
Portability
62
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon Z7 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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix S3250
Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Released August 2018
  • Newer Model is Nikon Z7 II
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon Z7 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon Z7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the S3200 (14MP) and Z7 (46MP) and the S3200 (1/2.3") and Z7 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The S3200 was announced 8 years earlier than the Z7 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S3200 grades against the Z7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Nikon Z7

 S3200 Z7 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the FujiFilm S3200

 Z7 S3200 
ReleasedAugust 2018January 2011Newer by 92 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k230kSharper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Nikon Z7

 S3200 Z7 
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon Z7 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S3200 comes with external 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 Z7 has proportions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S3200 versus the Z7.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon Z7 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S3200 and Z7 is 67 and 62 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon Z7 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon Z7 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The image below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S3200 and Z7.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S3200 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Nikon Z7 will provide extra detail with its extra 32MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged S3200 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon Z7 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon Z7 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon Z7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Portrait photography advice
Nikon Z7 Portrait photography advice
34
good resolution (14MP)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
86
you can focus manually
great megapixels (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S3200
Street photography with Nikon Z7
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition (540g)
79
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
has touch focus
environment proof
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography features
Nikon Z7 Sports photography features
46
long zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect AF
low battery power (330 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S3200
Travel photography with Nikon Z7
54
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (576mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (540g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
66
environment proof
supports bluetooth
has touch focus
great megapixels (46 megapixels)
low battery power (330 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Landscape photography details
Nikon Z7 Landscape photography details
41
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
82
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proof
low battery power (330 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S3200
Vlogging with Nikon Z7
24
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
heavier than competition (540 grams)
36
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon Z7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Nikon Z7
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Nikon Z7
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Nikon Z7
Also called as FinePix S3250 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-01-05 2018-08-23
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed 6
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 46 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 8256 x 5504
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Max boosted ISO 6400 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO - 32
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 493
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Nikon Z
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Number of lenses - 15
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,690k dot
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.8x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540g (1.19 lbs) 675g (1.49 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 99
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.6
DXO Low light score not tested 2668
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 330 pictures
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC XQD card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $190 $2,797