FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX10V
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX10V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
- Introduced January 2011
- Also Known as FinePix S3250
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Launched February 2012
- Renewed by Sony HX20V

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX10V Overview
The following is a thorough analysis of the FujiFilm S3200 and Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the S3200 (14MP) and HX10V (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The S3200 was launched 13 months before the HX10V making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the S3200 grades against the HX10V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX10V Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S3200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S3200 Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Sony HX10V
S3200 | HX10V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the FujiFilm S3200
HX10V | S3200 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 13 months |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Sony HX10V
S3200 | HX10V | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S3200 has got physical 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) and the Sony HX10V has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).
Examine the FujiFilm S3200 and Sony HX10V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the S3200 vs the HX10V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S3200 and HX10V is 67 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The pic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3200 and HX10V.
As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX10V to produce more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged S3200 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX10V Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix S3200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V |
Also referred to as | FinePix S3250 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
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 mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-576mm (24.0x) | 24-400mm (16.7x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 540g (1.19 lbs) | 234g (0.52 lbs) |
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 All around 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 photos | 320 photos |
Type of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $190 | $616 |