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FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus E-400

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Olympus E-400 front
Portability
77
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus E-400 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
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S3250
Olympus E-400
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 435g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Introduced September 2006
  • Successor is Olympus E-410
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus E-400 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus E-400, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the S3200 (14MP) and E-400 (10MP) and the S3200 (1/2.3") and E-400 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizes.

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The S3200 was introduced 4 years after the E-400 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus E-400 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S3200 matches up versus the E-400 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Olympus E-400

 S3200 E-400 
IntroducedJanuary 2011September 2006Newer by 53 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution230k215kClearer screen (+15k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-400 over the FujiFilm S3200

 E-400 S3200 
Manual focus More exact focus

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Olympus E-400

 S3200 E-400 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus E-400 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S3200 has got outer dimensions 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 Olympus E-400 has measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus E-400 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the S3200 and the E-400.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus E-400 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S3200 and E-400 is 67 and 77 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus E-400 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus E-400 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3200 and E-400.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S3200 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the FujiFilm S3200 will offer greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent S3200 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus E-400 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus E-400 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus E-400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S3200
Portrait photography with Olympus E-400
35
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
46
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
no manual control
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Street photography details
Olympus E-400 Street photography details
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than others in class (540g)
60
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-400 as a Sports photography camera
47
incredible zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
38
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Travel photography details
Olympus E-400 Travel photography details
54
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (576mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (540 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
49
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus E-400 Landscape photography highlights
41
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
45
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
small screen (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
no manual control
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Vlogging info
Olympus E-400 Vlogging info
24
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than others in class (540g)
9
lack of video recording
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus E-400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Olympus E-400
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Olympus E-400
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Olympus E-400
Also called as FinePix S3250 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2011-01-05 2006-09-14
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 3
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus range 2cm -
Amount of lenses - 45
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 215 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 97% 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540 gr (1.19 lb) 435 gr (0.96 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Battery style AA -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $190 $599