FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung SL720
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung SL720 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S3200 and Samsung SL720. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm S3200 Gallery and Samsung SL720 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Samsung SL720
S3200 | SL720 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | July 2009 | More modern by 18 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the FujiFilm S3200
SL720 | S3200 |
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Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Samsung SL720
S3200 | SL720 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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).
Look at the FujiFilm S3200 and Samsung SL720 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S3200 and SL720 is 67 and 94 respectively.
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.
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 | Samsung SL720 | |
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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 |