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FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Samsung Galaxy NX front
Portability
82
Imaging
61
Features
76
Overall
67

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs

FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S3250
Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Overview

Here, we are comparing the FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung Galaxy NX, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S3200 (14MP) and Galaxy NX (20MP) and the S3200 (1/2.3") and Galaxy NX (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The S3200 was introduced 3 years prior to the Galaxy NX and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S3200 matches up versus the Galaxy NX when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 S3200 Galaxy NX 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the FujiFilm S3200

 Galaxy NX S3200 
RevealedJune 2013January 2011Fresher by 29 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Samsung Galaxy NX

 S3200 Galaxy NX 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S3200 features outside 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) and the Samsung Galaxy NX has measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the S3200 against the Galaxy NX.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung Galaxy NX size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S3200 and Galaxy NX is 67 and 82 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung Galaxy NX top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The visual underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S3200 and Galaxy NX.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S3200 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung Galaxy NX will offer extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older S3200 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung Galaxy NX sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography highlights
34
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
76
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy NX as a Street photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition (540 grams)
68
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (495g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S3200
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
46
long zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery life (440 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Travel photography info
Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography info
54
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (576mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (540g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
67
good battery life (440 CIPA)
supports focus by touch
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (495 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography highlights
41
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
72
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen larger than average (4.8 inch)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (440 shots)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S3200
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy NX
24
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (540 grams)
33
touchscreen functionality
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (495 grams)
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Samsung Galaxy NX
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Samsung Galaxy NX
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Samsung Galaxy NX
Alternate name FinePix S3250 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-01-05 2013-06-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DRIMe IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus range 2cm -
Total lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 4.8 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - HD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540g (1.19 pounds) 495g (1.09 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0")
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 photographs 440 photographs
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $190 $1,300