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FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX350

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX350 Key Specs

FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise 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 referred to as FinePix S3250
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Announced December 2016
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX350 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm S3200 and Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the S3200 (14MP) and HX350 (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3200 was introduced 7 years before the HX350 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S3200 grades versus the HX350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Sony HX350

 S3200 HX350 

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the FujiFilm S3200

 HX350 S3200 
AnnouncedDecember 2016January 2011Fresher by 72 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Sony HX350

 S3200 HX350 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S3200 features outside measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Sony HX350 has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the S3200 against the HX350.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S3200 and HX350 is 67 and 62 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S3200 and HX350.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony HX350 to offer extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older S3200 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S3200
Portrait photography with Sony HX350
34
good megapixels (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S3200
Street photography with Sony HX350
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (540 grams)
50
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than others in class (652 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography info
Sony HX350 Sports photography info
46
incredible zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX350 Travel photography highlights
54
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (576mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (540g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
54
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (652 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S3200
Landscape photography with Sony HX350
41
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
49
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX350 as a Vlogging camera
24
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (540 grams)
27
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than others in class (652 grams)
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Sony HX350
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Also Known as FinePix S3250 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2016-12-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ X
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dot
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540 gr (1.19 pounds) 652 gr (1.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
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 photos 300 photos
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $190 -