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FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus SZ-10

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Olympus SZ-10 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36

FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus SZ-10 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
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S3250
Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Released February 2011
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus SZ-10 Overview

Below, we are matching up the FujiFilm S3200 and Olympus SZ-10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S3200 (14MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S3200 was brought out within a month of the SZ-10 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S3200 matches up versus the SZ-10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Olympus SZ-10

 S3200 SZ-10 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the FujiFilm S3200

 SZ-10 S3200 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Olympus SZ-10

 S3200 SZ-10 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2011Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus SZ-10 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S3200 comes with exterior 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) and the Olympus SZ-10 has proportions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm S3200 and Olympus SZ-10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the S3200 versus the SZ-10.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus SZ-10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3200 and SZ-10 is 67 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus SZ-10 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus SZ-10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The visual here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S3200 and SZ-10.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you may want to consider the production date of the cameras into account.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus SZ-10 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography highlights
35
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Street photography features
Olympus SZ-10 Street photography features
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than average (540 grams)
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (215g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S3200
Sports photography with Olympus SZ-10
47
long zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (220 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S3200
Travel photography with Olympus SZ-10
54
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (576mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (540 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
65
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (220 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Landscape photography details
Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography details
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Vlogging details
Olympus SZ-10 Vlogging details
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
more heavy than average (540 grams)
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Olympus SZ-10
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Olympus SZ-10
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Olympus SZ-10
Also called FinePix S3250 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-02-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-4.4
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 lbs) 215 gr (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5")
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 photographs 220 photographs
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $190 $300