FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony A7R

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the FujiFilm S3200 and Sony A7R, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the S3200 (14MP) and A7R (36MP) and the S3200 (1/2.3") and A7R (Full frame) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The S3200 was brought out 4 years before the A7R and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S3200 scores versus the A7R in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S3200 and Sony Alpha A7R. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm S3200 Gallery and Sony A7R Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S3200 provides external measurements 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 Sony A7R has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the S3200 vs the A7R.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S3200 and A7R is 67 and 78 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S3200 and A7R.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S3200 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Sony A7R will provide more detail having its extra 22 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older S3200 will be behind in sensor innovation.