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FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX300

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
51
Overall
47

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX300 Key Specs

FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S3250
Sony HX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Superseded the Sony HX200V
  • Refreshed by Sony HX400V
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX300 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the S3200 (14MP) and HX300 (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3200 was introduced 3 years earlier than the HX300 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S3200 grades vs the HX300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Sony HX300

 S3200 HX300 

Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the FujiFilm S3200

 HX300 S3200 
RevealedFebruary 2013January 2011More modern by 25 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Sony HX300

 S3200 HX300 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S3200 offers physical measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Sony HX300 has dimensions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the S3200 vs the HX300.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX300 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S3200 and HX300 is 67 and 63 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX300 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S3200 and HX300.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony HX300 to produce greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged S3200 will be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX300 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX300 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX300 as a Portrait photography camera
35
good MP (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
43
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Street photography features
Sony HX300 Street photography features
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competitors (540 grams)
50
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than average (623 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography advice
Sony HX300 Sports photography advice
47
long zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
55
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S3200
Travel photography with Sony HX300
54
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (576mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (540 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
54
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (623 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX300 Landscape photography factors
41
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
49
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Vlogging factors
Sony HX300 Vlogging factors
24
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (540 grams)
25
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
heavier than average (623 grams)
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Sony HX300
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
Also called as FinePix S3250 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2013-02-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540g (1.19 pounds) 623g (1.37 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7")
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 pictures -
Style of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC -
Card slots 1 1
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