Fujifilm JZ200 vs Nikon S32
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Nikon S32 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
- 135g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Released January 2012
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 175g - 108 x 66 x 40mm
- Launched February 2014

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Nikon S32 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Fujifilm JZ200 and Nikon S32, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) and S32 (13MP) and the Fujifilm JZ200 (1/2.3") and S32 (1/3") use totally different sensor measurements.

The Fujifilm JZ200 was announced 3 years earlier than the S32 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm JZ200 matches up vs the S32 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Nikon S32 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 & Nikon Coolpix S32. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JZ200 Gallery & Nikon S32 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ200 over the Nikon S32
Fujifilm JZ200 | S32 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Fujifilm JZ200
S32 | Fujifilm JZ200 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 25 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm JZ200 and Nikon S32
Fujifilm JZ200 | S32 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch display |
Fujifilm JZ200 vs Nikon S32 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JZ200 comes with external measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Nikon S32 has proportions of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm JZ200 and Nikon S32 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm JZ200 versus the S32.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JZ200 and S32 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Nikon S32 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The visual below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JZ200 and S32.
As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm JZ200 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm JZ200 will deliver extra detail with its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JZ200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Nikon S32 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 | Nikon Coolpix S32 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 | Nikon Coolpix S32 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2012-01-05 | 2014-02-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 4.8 x 3.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 17.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 13MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3216 | 4160 x 3120 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 30-90mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.9-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 7.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.60 m | 3.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 135 grams (0.30 lb) | 175 grams (0.39 lb) |
Dimensions | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 108 x 66 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") |
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 | - | 220 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-45A | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (Approx. 10 seconds ) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD / SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $0 | $180 |