FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX80
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX80 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
- Also referred to as FinePix S3250
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Launched March 2016

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX80 Overview
Below is a comprehensive overview of the FujiFilm S3200 versus Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the S3200 (14MP) and HX80 (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The S3200 was introduced 6 years earlier than the HX80 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S3200 scores versus the HX80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX80 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S3200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S3200 Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Sony HX80
S3200 | HX80 |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the FujiFilm S3200
HX80 | S3200 | |||
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Launched | March 2016 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 62 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Sony HX80
S3200 | HX80 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurements |
Touch display | ![]() | Neither has Touch display |
FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm S3200 has outside dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Sony HX80 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Compare the FujiFilm S3200 versus Sony HX80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S3200 against the HX80.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S3200 and HX80 is 67 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The visual here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3200 and HX80.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony HX80 to render extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The older S3200 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX80 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix S3200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 |
Also referred to as | FinePix S3250 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2016-03-07 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 | 14 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-576mm (24.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | 100% |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure 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, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 | 540g (1.19 lbs) | 245g (0.54 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 shots | 390 shots |
Battery form | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC | Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $190 | $368 |