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FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony A7 II

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 II front
Portability
69
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony A7 II Key Specs

FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S3250
Sony A7 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 599g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Released November 2014
  • Older Model is Sony A7
  • Newer Model is Sony A7 III
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony A7 II Overview

Its time to look more closely at the FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony A7 II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the S3200 (14MP) and A7 II (24MP) and the S3200 (1/2.3") and A7 II (Full frame) offer different sensor sizes.

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The S3200 was launched 4 years earlier than the A7 II and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S3200 matches up versus the A7 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Sony A7 II

 S3200 A7 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the FujiFilm S3200

 A7 II S3200 
ReleasedNovember 2014January 2011Fresher by 47 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1230k230kClearer screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Sony A7 II

 S3200 A7 II 
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony A7 II Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S3200 offers external dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Sony A7 II has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony A7 II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the S3200 vs the A7 II.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony A7 II size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3200 and A7 II is 67 and 69 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony A7 II top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony A7 II Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The visual here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S3200 and A7 II.

To sum up, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S3200 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A7 II will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older S3200 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony A7 II sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony A7 II Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony A7 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Portrait photography details
Sony A7 II Portrait photography details
35
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
82
manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S3200
Street photography with Sony A7 II
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition (540 grams)
80
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S3200
Sports photography with Sony A7 II
47
incredible zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
74
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
low battery power (350 shots)
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Travel photography highlights
Sony A7 II Travel photography highlights
54
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (576mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (540g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
61
environment proofing
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
low battery power (350 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S3200
Landscape photography with Sony A7 II
41
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
80
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
low battery power (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7 II as a Vlogging camera
24
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition (540 grams)
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic jack
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony A7 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Sony A7 II
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Sony Alpha A7 II
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Sony Alpha A7 II
Also called FinePix S3250 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Released 2011-01-05 2014-11-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Max boosted ISO 6400 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 117
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540 grams (1.19 pounds) 599 grams (1.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 90
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.6
DXO Low light score not tested 2449
Other
Battery life 300 photos 350 photos
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $190 $1,456