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FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX20V

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX20V Key Specs

FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S3250
Sony HX20V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Superseded the Sony HX10V
  • Replacement is Sony HX30V
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX20V Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the FujiFilm S3200 and Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the S3200 (14MP) and HX20V (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3200 was unveiled 18 months before the HX20V which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S3200 grades vs the HX20V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Sony HX20V

 S3200 HX20V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the FujiFilm S3200

 HX20V S3200 
LaunchedJuly 2012January 2011Newer by 18 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Sony HX20V

 S3200 HX20V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm S3200 comes with outer dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Sony HX20V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the S3200 compared to the HX20V.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX20V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3200 and HX20V is 67 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The image here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3200 and HX20V.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX20V to give extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged S3200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S3200
Portrait photography with Sony HX20V
35
megapixel count good (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
45
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Street photography highlights
Sony HX20V Street photography highlights
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (540g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (254g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography information
Sony HX20V Sports photography information
47
amazing zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
49
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S3200
Travel photography with Sony HX20V
54
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (576mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (540g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition (254g)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S3200
Landscape photography with Sony HX20V
41
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
50
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Vlogging info
Sony HX20V Vlogging info
24
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (540g)
34
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (254 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Sony HX20V
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Alternate name FinePix S3250 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2012-07-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 14 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540g (1.19 pounds) 254g (0.56 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 320 photographs
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BG1
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 cost $190 $397