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FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony A3000

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Sony Alpha A3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
62
Features
54
Overall
58

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony A3000 Key Specs

FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S3250
Sony A3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Released August 2013
  • Newer Model is Sony a3500
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony A3000 Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the FujiFilm S3200 and Sony A3000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the S3200 (14MP) and A3000 (20MP) and the S3200 (1/2.3") and A3000 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The S3200 was announced 3 years prior to the A3000 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the S3200 grades against the A3000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Sony A3000

 S3200 A3000 

Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the FujiFilm S3200

 A3000 S3200 
ReleasedAugust 2013January 2011More modern by 32 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Sony A3000

 S3200 A3000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S3200 enjoys outside measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Sony A3000 has measurements of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm S3200 and Sony A3000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the S3200 and the A3000.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony A3000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3200 and A3000 is 67 and 69 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony A3000 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The image here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S3200 and A3000.

To sum up, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S3200 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A3000 will show more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged S3200 will be behind in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony A3000 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony A3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A3000 as a Portrait photography camera
35
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
77
focusing manually
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Street photography highlights
Sony A3000 Street photography highlights
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (540g)
56
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (411 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography factors
Sony A3000 Sports photography factors
47
incredible zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
59
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
better than average battery life (470 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Travel photography features
Sony A3000 Travel photography features
54
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (576mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (540g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
60
better than average battery life (470 per charge)
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (411 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A3000 as a Landscape photography camera
41
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
70
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A3000 as a Vlogging camera
24
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (540 grams)
26
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone support
more heavy than competitors (411 grams)
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony A3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Sony A3000
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Sony Alpha A3000
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Sony Alpha A3000
Alternate name FinePix S3250 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2011-01-05 2013-08-27
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ image
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 5456 x 3632
Highest native ISO 1600 16000
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Available lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD, H.264, MP4
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540g (1.19 lb) 411g (0.91 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 1068
Other
Battery life 300 photos 470 photos
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC -
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $190 $398