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FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung SL30 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
  • Released January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix S3250
Samsung SL30
(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
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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").

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Samsung SL30

 S3200 SL30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2009Fresher by 23 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the FujiFilm S3200

 SL30 S3200 

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Samsung SL30

 S3200 SL30 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

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

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

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.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Portrait photography advice
Samsung SL30 Portrait photography advice
35
MP count good (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
25
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Street photography factors
Samsung SL30 Street photography factors
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than others (540 grams)
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Sports photography camera
47
great zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Travel photography camera
54
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (576mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (540 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
51
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Landscape photography camera
41
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
22
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL30 as a Vlogging camera
24
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
heavier than others (540 grams)
25
includes face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic port
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Samsung SL30
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Samsung SL30
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