FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX1
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe 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.
FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S3200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S3200 Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Sony HX1
S3200 | HX1 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | April 2009 | More recent by 21 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the FujiFilm S3200
HX1 | S3200 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Sony HX1
S3200 | HX1 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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).
Analyze the FujiFilm S3200 versus Sony HX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3200 and HX1 is 67 and 67 respectively.
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.
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX1 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 | |
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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 |