FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX400V
Portability
67 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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67 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Portability
62 Imaging
45 Features
60 Overall
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62 Imaging
45 Features
60 Overall
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX400V Key Specs
FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
(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
- Revealed January 2011
- Additionally Known as FinePix S3250
Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
- Released February 2014
- Replaced the Sony HX300
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Lets take a deeper look at the FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the S3200 (14MP) and HX400V (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe S3200 was released 4 years before the HX400V and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S3200 matches up vs the HX400V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S3200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S3200 Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Sony HX400V
| S3200 | HX400V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the FujiFilm S3200
| HX400V | S3200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2014 |  | January 2011 | Fresher by 37 months |
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Sony HX400V
| S3200 | HX400V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S3200 has outer measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Sony HX400V has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the S3200 vs the HX400V.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3200 and HX400V is 67 and 62 respectively.
FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The graphic below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S3200 and HX400V.
Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX400V to give more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older S3200 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
FujiFilm S3200 Portrait photography details
Sony HX400V Portrait photography details
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition in class (540 grams)
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (660 grams)
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FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography highlights
Sony HX400V Sports photography highlights
excellent zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
includes tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (576mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (540 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (660g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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FujiFilm S3200 Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX400V Landscape photography highlights
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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FujiFilm S3200 Vlogging features
Sony HX400V Vlogging features
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition in class (540g)
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (660g)
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX400V Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix S3200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model type | FujiFilm FinePix S3200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V |
| Also called as | FinePix S3250 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2014-02-12 |
| Physical type | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 20MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-576mm (24.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.8-6.3 |
| Macro focusing range | 2cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | 97% | 100% |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | 8.50 m (ISO Auto) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash) |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| 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 pounds) | 660 grams (1.46 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 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 photographs | 300 photographs |
| Type of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD / SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $190 | $448 |