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FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony A900

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 front
Portability
54
Imaging
66
Features
62
Overall
64

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony A900 Key Specs

FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix S3250
Sony A900
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
  • Introduced October 2008
  • Later Model is Sony A99
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony A900 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony A900, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the S3200 (14MP) and A900 (25MP) and the S3200 (1/2.3") and A900 (Full frame) use different sensor dimensions.

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The S3200 was released 2 years after the A900 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S3200 grades against the A900 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Sony A900

 S3200 A900 
IntroducedJanuary 2011October 2008Newer by 27 months

Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the FujiFilm S3200

 A900 S3200 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Sony A900

 S3200 A900 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony A900 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S3200 has got outside 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) whilst the Sony A900 has measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the S3200 versus the A900.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony A900 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S3200 and A900 is 67 and 54 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony A900 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony A900 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The image here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S3200 and A900.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S3200 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A900 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent S3200 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony A900 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony A900 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A900 as a Portrait photography camera
35
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
71
focusing manually
megapixel count high (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Street photography information
Sony A900 Street photography information
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competitors (540 grams)
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A900 as a Sports photography camera
47
amazing zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
70
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count high (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
slow fps (5.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S3200
Travel photography with Sony A900
54
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (576mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (540g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
54
weather proof
megapixel count high (25MP)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Landscape photography info
Sony A900 Landscape photography info
41
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
72
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count high (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
2 card slots
does not have liveview
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A900 as a Vlogging camera
24
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
heavier than competitors (540 grams)
9
can't record video
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Sony A900
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
Also called FinePix S3250 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Announced 2011-01-05 2008-10-22
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 25 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 6048 x 4032
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to 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
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 gr (1.19 lb) 895 gr (1.97 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 1431
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 880 pictures
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Card slots 1 Dual
Price at release $190 $2,736