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FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX10V Key Specs

FujiFilm S3200
(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
Sony HX10V
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Sony HX10V

 S3200 HX10V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the FujiFilm S3200

 HX10V S3200 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2011Newer by 13 months
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Sony HX10V

 S3200 HX10V 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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).

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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.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX10V size comparison

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

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S3200
Portrait photography with Sony HX10V
35
decent MP (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
37
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S3200
Street photography with Sony HX10V
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (540 grams)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (234g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography features
Sony HX10V Sports photography features
47
amazing zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
49
long zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S3200
Travel photography with Sony HX10V
54
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (576mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (540g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition in class (234g)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (400mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX10V Landscape photography factors
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
45
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S3200
Vlogging with Sony HX10V
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (540 grams)
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (234g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Sony HX10V
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
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