FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony H90
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony H90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump 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
- Alternate Name is FinePix S3250
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Announced February 2012

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony H90 Overview
The following is a detailed review of the FujiFilm S3200 and Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the S3200 (14MP) and the H90 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The S3200 was brought out 13 months before the H90 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S3200 matches up versus the H90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony H90 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S3200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S3200 Gallery & Sony H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Sony H90
S3200 | H90 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the FujiFilm S3200
H90 | S3200 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 13 months |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Sony H90
S3200 | H90 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S3200 features outside dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Sony H90 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Check the FujiFilm S3200 and Sony H90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the S3200 versus the H90.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S3200 and H90 is 67 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S3200 and H90.
As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony H90 to give extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged S3200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony H90 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix S3200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 |
Also Known as | FinePix S3250 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-576mm (24.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 540g (1.19 pounds) | 222g (0.49 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 shots | 290 shots |
Form of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD / SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $190 | $230 |