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FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony QX1

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
48
Overall
56

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony QX1 Key Specs

FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix S3250
Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Introduced September 2014
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony QX1 Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony QX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Lens-style by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the S3200 (14MP) and QX1 (20MP) and the S3200 (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The S3200 was announced 4 years before the QX1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S3200 grades versus the QX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Sony QX1

 S3200 QX1 
Screen sizing3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the FujiFilm S3200

 QX1 S3200 
IntroducedSeptember 2014January 2011More recent by 44 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Sony QX1

 S3200 QX1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony QX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm S3200 has exterior dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Sony QX1 has specifications of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony QX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the S3200 vs the QX1.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony QX1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S3200 and QX1 is 67 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony QX1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony QX1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The photograph below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S3200 and QX1.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S3200 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony QX1 will produce more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older S3200 will be behind in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony QX1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony QX1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony QX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Portrait photography advice
Sony QX1 Portrait photography advice
34
good MP (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
65
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S3200
Street photography with Sony QX1
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than others (540g)
69
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (216 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography info
Sony QX1 Sports photography info
46
amazing zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
56
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery pack (440 CIPA)
slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Travel photography camera
Sony QX1 as a Travel photography camera
54
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (576mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (540 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
good battery pack (440 CIPA)
boasts touch to focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (216g)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Landscape photography highlights
Sony QX1 Landscape photography highlights
41
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
63
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (440 shots)
screen is small ( inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Vlogging camera
Sony QX1 as a Vlogging camera
24
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than others (540 grams)
32
touchscreen functionality
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition (216g)
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony QX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Sony QX1
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Sony Alpha QX1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Sony Alpha QX1
Also called as FinePix S3250 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Lens-style
Introduced 2011-01-05 2014-09-03
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Lens-style
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 1600 16000
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.6
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch -
Resolution of display 230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 gr (1.19 lbs) 216 gr (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 440 shots
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $190 $500