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FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S3250
Samsung HZ35W
(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
  • Announced June 2010
  • Also referred to as WB650
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the S3200 (14MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3200 was unveiled 7 months after the HZ35W so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S3200 grades against the HZ35W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Samsung HZ35W

 S3200 HZ35W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011June 2010Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the FujiFilm S3200

 HZ35W S3200 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Samsung HZ35W

 S3200 HZ35W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S3200 features exterior 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 HZ35W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the S3200 versus the HZ35W.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3200 and HZ35W is 67 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The pic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3200 and HZ35W.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the FujiFilm S3200 to show greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer S3200 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Portrait photography features
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography features
35
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
manual focus
comes with face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Street photography features
Samsung HZ35W Street photography features
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition (540 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography info
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography info
47
amazing zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Travel photography camera
54
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (576mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (540 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
63
lighter than competition in class (245g)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S3200
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ35W
41
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Vlogging details
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging details
24
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competition (540g)
31
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Samsung HZ35W
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Samsung HZ35W
Also Known as FinePix S3250 WB650
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2010-06-16
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 gr (1.19 lbs) 245 gr (0.54 lbs)
Physical 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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 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 SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $190 $300