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FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Olympus SZ-30MR front
Portability
89
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38

FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Key Specs

FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix S3250
Olympus SZ-30MR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Launched March 2011
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the FujiFilm S3200 versus Olympus SZ-30MR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the S3200 (14MP) and the SZ-30MR (16MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3200 was revealed around the same time to the SZ-30MR which means that 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-30MR being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S3200 matches up versus the SZ-30MR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Olympus SZ-30MR

 S3200 SZ-30MR 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the FujiFilm S3200

 SZ-30MR S3200 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Olympus SZ-30MR

 S3200 SZ-30MR 
LaunchedJanuary 2011March 2011Same generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm S3200 enjoys exterior dimensions 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 Olympus SZ-30MR has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the S3200 and the SZ-30MR.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus SZ-30MR size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S3200 and SZ-30MR is 67 and 89 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus SZ-30MR top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3200 and SZ-30MR.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Olympus SZ-30MR to show more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus SZ-30MR sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SZ-30MR as a Portrait photography camera
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good megapixels (14MP)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S3200
Street photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition (540g)
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (226 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography factors
Olympus SZ-30MR Sports photography factors
46
excellent zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
41
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (220 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Travel photography features
Olympus SZ-30MR Travel photography features
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good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (576mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (540 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
65
lighter than average (226 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery life (220 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SZ-30MR as a Landscape photography camera
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relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
40
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery life (220 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Vlogging information
Olympus SZ-30MR Vlogging information
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relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition (540g)
34
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (226g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic support
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Olympus SZ-30MR
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Olympus SZ-30MR
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Olympus SZ-30MR
Also called FinePix S3250 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2011-03-02
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1700s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
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 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540 grams (1.19 lbs) 226 grams (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
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 photos 220 photos
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $190 $279