FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony H50
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony H50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase 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
- Additionally Known as FinePix S3250
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
- 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
- Revealed January 2009

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony H50 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the S3200 (14MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The S3200 was released 24 months later than the H50 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.
Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S3200 grades versus the H50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony H50 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S3200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S3200 Gallery and Sony H50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Sony H50
S3200 | H50 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the FujiFilm S3200
H50 | S3200 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing |
Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Sony H50
S3200 | H50 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S3200 has outer measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Sony H50 has dimensions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") and a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).
Compare the FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony H50 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the S3200 vs the H50.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3200 and H50 is 67 and 69 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S3200 and H50.
As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the FujiFilm S3200 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The newer S3200 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony H50 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix S3200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 |
Also Known as | FinePix S3250 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2009-01-15 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 9 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-576mm (24.0x) | 31-465mm (15.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.7-4.5 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 9.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
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) | 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 540 grams (1.19 lbs) | 547 grams (1.21 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") | 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") |
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 | - |
Battery type | AA | - |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $190 | $80 |