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FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX1

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
32
Features
36
Overall
33

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX1 Key Specs

FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push 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
  • Also referred to as FinePix S3250
Sony HX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
  • Introduced April 2009
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX1 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the FujiFilm S3200 versus Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the S3200 (14MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the S3200 (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") offer different sensor sizes.

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The S3200 was announced 21 months later than the HX1 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the S3200 scores vs the HX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Sony HX1

 S3200 HX1 
IntroducedJanuary 2011April 2009More recent by 21 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the FujiFilm S3200

 HX1 S3200 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Sony HX1

 S3200 HX1 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S3200 provides physical dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Sony HX1 has proportions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the S3200 versus the HX1.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3200 and HX1 is 67 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3200 and HX1.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S3200 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the FujiFilm S3200 will deliver greater detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent S3200 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX1 as a Portrait photography camera
35
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
you can focus manually
no external flash support
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX1 as a Street photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (540g)
50
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
heavier than others (544 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography features
Sony HX1 Sports photography features
47
great zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
36
incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Travel photography info
Sony HX1 Travel photography info
54
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (576mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (540g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
48
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (560mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (544 grams)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX1 as a Landscape photography camera
41
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
39
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX1 as a Vlogging camera
24
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition in class (540g)
22
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1440 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than others (544 grams)
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Sony HX1
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Also called as FinePix S3250 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2009-04-22
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 9.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1440x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540 grams (1.19 lbs) 544 grams (1.20 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6")
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 photographs -
Form of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $190 $47,999