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FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung NX300

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Samsung NX300 front
Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung NX300 Key Specs

FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost 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
  • Also Known as FinePix S3250
Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Older Model is Samsung NX210
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX500
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung NX300 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung NX300, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the S3200 (14MP) and NX300 (20MP) and the S3200 (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The S3200 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the NX300 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S3200 matches up vs the NX300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Samsung NX300

 S3200 NX300 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the FujiFilm S3200

 NX300 S3200 
LaunchedNovember 2013January 2011Fresher by 35 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution768k230kSharper screen (+538k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Samsung NX300

 S3200 NX300 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S3200 features external dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Samsung NX300 has proportions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the S3200 versus the NX300.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung NX300 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S3200 and NX300 is 67 and 86 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung NX300 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The visual below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3200 and NX300.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S3200 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX300 will result in extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older S3200 will be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung NX300 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX300 Portrait photography advice
34
good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
77
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S3200
Street photography with Samsung NX300
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (540 grams)
80
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography info
Samsung NX300 Sports photography info
46
great zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX300 as a Travel photography camera
54
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (576mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (540g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
66
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX300 as a Landscape photography camera
41
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
72
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3.3 inch)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S3200
Vlogging with Samsung NX300
24
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (540g)
33
touchscreen functionality
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone jack
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung NX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Samsung NX300
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Samsung NX300
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Samsung NX300
Also Known as FinePix S3250 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-01-05 2013-11-24
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - DRIMe IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti alias 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 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 247
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Number of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 768 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 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 format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 grams (1.19 lb) 331 grams (0.73 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 76
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 942
Other
Battery life 300 shots 330 shots
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $190 $750