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FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung HZ30W 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
  • Released January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix S3250
Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB600
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Lets look more closely at the FujiFilm S3200 and Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the S3200 (14MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S3200 was unveiled 12 months later than the HZ30W so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S3200 grades vs the HZ30W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Samsung HZ30W

 S3200 HZ30W 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the FujiFilm S3200

 HZ30W S3200 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Samsung HZ30W

 S3200 HZ30W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S3200 offers physical 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 Samsung HZ30W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the S3200 vs the HZ30W.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3200 and HZ30W is 67 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S3200 and HZ30W.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the FujiFilm S3200 to deliver extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger S3200 will have an edge in sensor technology.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography highlights
35
decent megapixels (14MP)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
29
focusing manually
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Street photography features
Samsung HZ30W Street photography features
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than others in class (540 grams)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography features
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography features
47
long zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Travel photography details
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography details
54
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (576mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (540g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
63
lighter than competitors (245g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Landscape photography advice
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography advice
41
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
43
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging advice
24
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
heavier than others in class (540g)
30
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Samsung HZ30W
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Samsung HZ30W
Also Known as FinePix S3250 WB600
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2010-01-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540 gr (1.19 lbs) 245 gr (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Battery form AA -
Battery model 4 x AA SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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