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FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung ST100

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs

FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix S3250
Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung ST100 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung ST100, 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 ST100 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3200 was unveiled 13 months after the ST100 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the S3200 grades against the ST100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Samsung ST100

 S3200 ST100 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the FujiFilm S3200

 ST100 S3200 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k230kSharper screen (+922k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Samsung ST100

 S3200 ST100 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S3200 features physical measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Samsung ST100 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the S3200 compared to the ST100.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3200 and ST100 is 67 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S3200 and ST100.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files although you will need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger S3200 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Portrait photography information
Samsung ST100 Portrait photography information
35
resolution is good (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Street photography factors
Samsung ST100 Street photography factors
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition (540 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than average in class (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography information
Samsung ST100 Sports photography information
47
excellent zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S3200
Travel photography with Samsung ST100
54
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (576mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (540g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
60
boasts touch to focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (155 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Landscape photography details
Samsung ST100 Landscape photography details
41
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
37
screen larger than average (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Vlogging advice
Samsung ST100 Vlogging advice
24
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition (540g)
29
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than average in class (155g)
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Samsung ST100
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Samsung ST100
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Samsung ST100
Also referred to as FinePix S3250 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2011-01-05 2010-01-06
Body design 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3.5"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,152 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 gr (1.19 pounds) 155 gr (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 form AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $190 $250