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FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung SL620

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung SL620 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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S3250
Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Other Name is PL65
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung SL620 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the FujiFilm S3200 and Samsung SL620, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S3200 (14MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3200 was introduced 23 months after the SL620 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S3200 matches up versus the SL620 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Samsung SL620

 S3200 SL620 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2009More modern by 23 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the FujiFilm S3200

 SL620 S3200 

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Samsung SL620

 S3200 SL620 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S3200 has got external 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 SL620 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the S3200 vs the SL620.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S3200 and SL620 is 67 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The picture here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3200 and SL620.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the FujiFilm S3200 to result in greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger S3200 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Portrait photography information
Samsung SL620 Portrait photography information
35
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
26
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Street photography highlights
Samsung SL620 Street photography highlights
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition in class (540g)
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than others (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S3200
Sports photography with Samsung SL620
47
excellent zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Travel photography information
Samsung SL620 Travel photography information
54
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (576mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (540g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (168 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Landscape photography details
Samsung SL620 Landscape photography details
41
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
23
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Vlogging factors
Samsung SL620 Vlogging factors
24
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (540g)
24
has face detection focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone support
more heavy than others (168 grams)
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Samsung SL620
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Samsung SL620
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Samsung SL620
Alternate name FinePix S3250 PL65
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-05 2009-02-17
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
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) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.60 m
Flash settings 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 gr (1.19 pounds) 168 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" 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 shots -
Battery style AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $190 $200