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FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX200V

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX200V Key Specs

FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand 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
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S3250
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Introduced May 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony HX100V
  • Successor is Sony HX300
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX200V Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the FujiFilm S3200 versus Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the S3200 (14MP) and HX200V (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S3200 was launched 16 months earlier than the HX200V which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S3200 matches up versus the HX200V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Sony HX200V

 S3200 HX200V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the FujiFilm S3200

 HX200V S3200 
IntroducedMay 2012January 2011More recent by 16 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Sony HX200V

 S3200 HX200V 
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S3200 comes with exterior measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Sony HX200V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm S3200 versus Sony HX200V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the S3200 compared to the HX200V.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3200 and HX200V is 67 and 66 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S3200 and HX200V.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony HX200V to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older S3200 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX200V Portrait photography highlights
35
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
45
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (18MP)
comes with face detect focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Street photography info
Sony HX200V Street photography info
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (540 grams)
51
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than average (583 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography information
Sony HX200V Sports photography information
47
amazing zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
56
great zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
great battery pack (450 per charge)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Travel photography camera
54
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (576mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (540 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
57
great battery pack (450 per charge)
decent megapixels (18MP)
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
very long reach (810mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (583g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Landscape photography information
Sony HX200V Landscape photography information
41
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
50
you can focus manually
really wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
great battery pack (450 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S3200
Vlogging with Sony HX200V
24
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
heavier than competition in class (540g)
27
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
heavier than average (583g)
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Sony HX200V
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Also Known as FinePix S3250 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2012-05-11
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
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) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 12.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 grams (1.19 lbs) 583 grams (1.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 450 pictures
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $190 $480