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FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs

FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase 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
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S3250
Samsung WB1100F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the FujiFilm S3200 versus Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the S3200 (14MP) and the WB1100F (16MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3200 was introduced 4 years prior to the WB1100F which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S3200 matches up vs the WB1100F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Samsung WB1100F

 S3200 WB1100F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the FujiFilm S3200

 WB1100F S3200 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2011More modern by 36 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Samsung WB1100F

 S3200 WB1100F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S3200 offers physical 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) while the Samsung WB1100F has sizing of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") along with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the S3200 vs the WB1100F.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S3200 and WB1100F is 67 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The picture here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3200 and WB1100F.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung WB1100F to render extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged S3200 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S3200
Portrait photography with Samsung WB1100F
35
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
37
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Street photography advice
Samsung WB1100F Street photography advice
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than average in class (540g)
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition (512 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S3200
Sports photography with Samsung WB1100F
47
amazing zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
45
incredible zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S3200
Travel photography with Samsung WB1100F
54
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (576mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (540g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
54
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (875mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (512 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Landscape photography camera
41
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
45
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB1100F Vlogging factors
24
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
heavier than average in class (540 grams)
23
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (512g)
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Samsung WB1100F
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Samsung WB1100F
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Samsung WB1100F
Also referred to as FinePix S3250 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 gr (1.19 lbs) 512 gr (1.13 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8")
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 style AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $190 $250