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FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony H400

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony H400 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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix S3250
Sony H400
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-1550mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 628g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Launched February 2014
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony H400 Overview

Let's look much closer at the FujiFilm S3200 versus Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the S3200 (14MP) and H400 (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3200 was unveiled 4 years before the H400 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S3200 matches up against the H400 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Sony H400

 S3200 H400 

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the FujiFilm S3200

 H400 S3200 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2011Fresher by 37 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Sony H400

 S3200 H400 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S3200 offers exterior 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 H400 has sizing of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the S3200 versus the H400.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony H400 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3200 and H400 is 67 and 62 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3200 and H400.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony H400 to render more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older S3200 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Portrait photography advice
Sony H400 Portrait photography advice
35
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
40
MP count decent (20MP)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Street photography details
Sony H400 Street photography details
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competitors (540 grams)
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competitors (628 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S3200
Sports photography with Sony H400
47
great zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
51
incredible zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S3200
Travel photography with Sony H400
54
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (576mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (540 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
53
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (1550mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (628 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H400 as a Landscape photography camera
41
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
44
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Vlogging features
Sony H400 Vlogging features
24
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competitors (540g)
26
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
does have microphone socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
more heavy than competitors (628 grams)
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Sony H400
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Otherwise known as FinePix S3250 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2014-02-13
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz(R)
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 25-1550mm (62.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dots
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 8.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 X 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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) 628g (1.38 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
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 pictures 300 pictures
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $190 $268