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FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX80

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX80 Key Specs

FujiFilm S3200
(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
Sony HX80
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Sony HX80

 S3200 HX80 

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the FujiFilm S3200

 HX80 S3200 
LaunchedMarch 2016January 2011More recent by 62 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Sony HX80

 S3200 HX80 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX80 size comparison

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

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Portrait photography camera
35
good resolution (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
39
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Street photography highlights
Sony HX80 Street photography highlights
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competitors (540g)
70
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography information
Sony HX80 Sports photography information
47
excellent zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery pack (390 CIPA)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Travel photography advice
Sony HX80 Travel photography advice
54
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (576mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (540g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
76
great battery pack (390 per charge)
lighter than competition (245g)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Landscape photography camera
41
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
49
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
great battery pack (390 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S3200
Vlogging with Sony HX80
24
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (540 grams)
75
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (245g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have external mic port
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Sony HX80
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
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