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FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung SL720

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs

FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S3250
Samsung SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Other Name is PL70
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung SL720 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the FujiFilm S3200 and Samsung SL720, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S3200 (14MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3200 was launched 18 months after the SL720 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S3200 matches up against the SL720 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Samsung SL720

 S3200 SL720 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2009More modern by 18 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the FujiFilm S3200

 SL720 S3200 

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Samsung SL720

 S3200 SL720 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S3200 comes with outer measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Samsung SL720 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the S3200 and the SL720.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung SL720 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S3200 and SL720 is 67 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The image below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S3200 and SL720.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the FujiFilm S3200 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The younger S3200 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung SL720 Portrait photography highlights
35
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Street photography details
Samsung SL720 Street photography details
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition (540 grams)
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Sports photography camera
47
long zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
features tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Travel photography details
Samsung SL720 Travel photography details
54
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (576mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (540 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
56
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (168g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Landscape photography factors
Samsung SL720 Landscape photography factors
41
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
27
quite wide (28mm)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Vlogging highlights
Samsung SL720 Vlogging highlights
24
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition (540 grams)
25
quite wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (168 grams)
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Samsung SL720
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Samsung SL720
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Samsung SL720
Also called FinePix S3250 PL70
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-05 2009-07-14
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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 540g (1.19 pounds) 168g (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 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 -
Battery type AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $190 $119