FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung GX-20

Below, we will be matching up the FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung GX-20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the S3200 (14MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is relatively similar but the S3200 (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The S3200 was announced 2 years after the GX-20 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the S3200 grades vs the GX-20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S3200 and Samsung GX-20. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S3200 Gallery and Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S3200 has physical dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-20 has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the S3200 and the GX-20.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S3200 and GX-20 is 67 and 58 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S3200 and GX-20.

To sum up, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S3200 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung GX-20 will offer more detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger S3200 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.