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FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX99

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
67
Overall
53

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX99 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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix S3250
Sony HX99
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3-inch Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 242g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Announced September 2018
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX99 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the S3200 (14MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the S3200 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The S3200 was launched 8 years prior to the HX99 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX99 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S3200 matches up versus the HX99 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Sony HX99

 S3200 HX99 

Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the FujiFilm S3200

 HX99 S3200 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018January 2011Newer by 93 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Sony HX99

 S3200 HX99 
Display size3"3.00"Same display measurements

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S3200 enjoys 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) whilst the Sony HX99 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the S3200 versus the HX99.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX99 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S3200 and HX99 is 67 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX99 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The pic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3200 and HX99.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S3200 due to its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony HX99 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S3200 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX99 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Portrait photography details
Sony HX99 Portrait photography details
35
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
53
manual focus
decent MP (18 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3-inch)
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Street photography details
Sony HX99 Street photography details
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (540g)
77
tilting screen
image stabilization
delivers RAW files
lighter than others (242 grams)
small sensor size (1/2.3-inch)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S3200
Sports photography with Sony HX99
47
amazing zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
58
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization
decent MP (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery life (360 per charge)
small sensor size (1/2.3-inch)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Travel photography info
Sony HX99 Travel photography info
54
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (576mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (540 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
76
good battery life (360 per charge)
lighter than others (242g)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Landscape photography details
Sony HX99 Landscape photography details
41
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
58
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3.00 inches)
image stabilization
decent MP (18MP)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (360 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3-inch)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Vlogging features
Sony HX99 Vlogging features
24
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (540 grams)
76
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
image stabilization
provides face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than others (242 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have external microphone port
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony HX99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Sony HX99
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
Also Known as FinePix S3250 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2018-09-01
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3-inch
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dot
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p, 120p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540 grams (1.19 lb) 242 grams (0.53 lb)
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 pictures 360 pictures
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $190 $469