FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX20V
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX20V Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Sony HX10V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

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").

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.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX20V Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S3200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm S3200 Gallery & Sony HX20V Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Sony HX20V
S3200 | HX20V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the FujiFilm S3200
HX20V | S3200 | |||
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Launched | July 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 18 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Sony HX20V
S3200 | HX20V | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Examine the FujiFilm S3200 and Sony HX20V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX20V Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | |
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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 |