FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung SL30
67 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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95 Imaging
33 Features
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2011
- Also Known as FinePix S3250
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
- Announced February 2009
- Alternate Name is ES15

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung SL30 Overview
Here is a complete review of the FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung SL30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the S3200 (14MP) and SL30 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The S3200 was released 23 months later than the SL30 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera.
Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the S3200 matches up vs the SL30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung SL30 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S3200 and Samsung SL30. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm S3200 Gallery and Samsung SL30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Samsung SL30
S3200 | SL30 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 23 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the FujiFilm S3200
SL30 | S3200 |
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Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Samsung SL30
S3200 | SL30 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm S3200 provides exterior dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Samsung SL30 has specifications of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
Check out the FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung SL30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the S3200 and the SL30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3200 and SL30 is 67 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The visual here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3200 and SL30.
All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the FujiFilm S3200 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer S3200 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

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FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 | Samsung SL30 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix S3200 | Samsung SL30 |
Also called | FinePix S3250 | ES15 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2009-02-17 |
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 | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-576mm (24.0x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 4.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 540 grams (1.19 lbs) | 140 grams (0.31 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") | 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 images | - |
Battery form | AA | - |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD / SDHC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $190 | $93 |