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FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus SH-1

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus SH-1 Key Specs

FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push 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
  • Other Name is FinePix S3250
Olympus SH-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Launched March 2014
  • Successor is Olympus SH-2
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus SH-1 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus SH-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the S3200 (14MP) and the SH-1 (16MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3200 was launched 4 years before the SH-1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S3200 scores versus the SH-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Olympus SH-1

 S3200 SH-1 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the FujiFilm S3200

 SH-1 S3200 
LaunchedMarch 2014January 2011Newer by 39 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Olympus SH-1

 S3200 SH-1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus SH-1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S3200 enjoys external 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 Olympus SH-1 has dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the S3200 and the SH-1.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus SH-1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S3200 and SH-1 is 67 and 88 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus SH-1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus SH-1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S3200 and SH-1.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus SH-1 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S3200 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus SH-1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Portrait photography info
Olympus SH-1 Portrait photography info
35
good MP (14MP)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
37
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SH-1 as a Street photography camera
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition (540g)
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with touch focus
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography advice
Olympus SH-1 Sports photography advice
47
incredible zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
51
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SH-1 as a Travel photography camera
54
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (576mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (540g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
74
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
comes with touch focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SH-1 Landscape photography highlights
41
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
49
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Vlogging highlights
Olympus SH-1 Vlogging highlights
24
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
heavier than competition (540 grams)
37
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic port
lighter than competition in class (271g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus SH-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Olympus SH-1
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Olympus Stylus SH-1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Olympus Stylus SH-1
Other name FinePix S3250 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2014-03-31
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
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 distance 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540 grams (1.19 lb) 271 grams (0.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
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 380 images
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $190 $349