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FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs

FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix S3250
Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Additionally Known as IT100
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung SL820, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the S3200 (14MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3200 was launched 23 months later than the SL820 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the S3200 scores versus the SL820 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Samsung SL820

 S3200 SL820 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2009Fresher by 23 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the FujiFilm S3200

 SL820 S3200 

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Samsung SL820

 S3200 SL820 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S3200 has outside 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 SL820 has sizing of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the S3200 and the SL820.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S3200 and SL820 is 67 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The graphic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S3200 and SL820.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the FujiFilm S3200 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent S3200 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Portrait photography camera
34
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
26
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Street photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (540 grams)
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography highlights
Samsung SL820 Sports photography highlights
46
excellent zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Travel photography factors
Samsung SL820 Travel photography factors
54
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (576mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (540 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
57
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography highlights
41
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
32
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Vlogging information
Samsung SL820 Vlogging information
24
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (540g)
27
fairly wide (28mm)
supports face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Samsung SL820
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Samsung SL820
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Samsung SL820
Alternative name FinePix S3250 IT100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2009-02-17
Physical type 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 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.50 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540 grams (1.19 lb) 168 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images -
Battery style AA -
Battery model 4 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $190 $280