Nikon D3200 vs Fujifilm FinePix S3200

      Nikon D3200

      Fujifilm FinePix S3200
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon D3200 and the Fujifilm FinePix S3200, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Nikon D3200 was introduced in July 2012 and Fujifilm FinePix S3200 was introduced in January 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Nikon D3200 Highlights

      • 24.2 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 11 Focus Points (11 Cross-type)
      • 3.0" 921k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder
      • 4.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Fujifilm FinePix S3200 Highlights

      • 14.0 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • Electronic Viewfinder
      • 1.2 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Nikon D3200
      4. Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix S3200
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon D3200 and Fujifilm FinePix S3200.

      PROS

      Nikon D3200

      Fujifilm FinePix S3200

      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output

      CONS

      Nikon D3200

      Fujifilm FinePix S3200

      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   1 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 540 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.0 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Nikon D3200

      Fujifilm FinePix S3200

      •   Sensor Resolution - 24.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   -1 EV Min AF Detection
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      •   DxO Overall Score - 81
      •   Weight - 505 g (1.11 lb / 17.81 oz)
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Weight - 540 g (1.19 lb / 19.05 oz)

      Advantage of Nikon D3200

      Nikon D3200
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon D3200 over Fujifilm FinePix S3200.

      Nikon D3200 vs Fujifilm FinePix S3200
      Larger Sensor APS-C vs 1/2.3-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 24.2 Megapixel vs 14.0 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 6016 x 4000 vs 4288 x 3216
      RAW Support vs
      More Cross-type Focus Points 1 vs 0
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
      Higher Resolution Screen 921k dot vs 230k dot
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 8 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 4.0 fps vs 1.2 fps
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Average Metering vs
      AF-Area Metering vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720
      Microphone Input vs
      Lighter 505 g (1.11 lb / 17.81 oz) vs 540 g (1.19 lb / 19.05 oz)
      Longer Battery Life 540 shots vs 300 shots

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      APS-C

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      Nikon D3300
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

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      APS-C

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      Nikon D3000
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      Nikon D3100
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      Canon Rebel T5
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      Nikon D300S
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      Sony a3000
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      APS-C

      20.1 MP

      Panasonic FP7
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      1/2.33-inch

      16.1 MP

      Nikon D5000
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      APS-C

      12.3 MP

      Canon Rebel
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      APS-C

      6 MP

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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix S3200

      Fujifilm S3200
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix S3200 over Nikon D3200.

      Nikon D3200 vs Fujifilm FinePix S3200
      Higher Native ISO 6,400 vs 1,600
      Higher Boosted ISO 12,800 vs 6,400
      Center Autofocus vs
      Image Stabilization vs
      Higher Viewfinder Coverage 95% vs 97%
      Built-in Microphone Mono vs Stereo

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      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Canon 5DS R
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Sony a6500
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Sony a6400
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Fujifilm X-M1
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Nikon D3200 Fujifilm FinePix S3200
        Video Capture
        Face Detection
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output Mini Type C
      WEAKNESSES Nikon D3200 Fujifilm FinePix S3200
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Cross-type Focus Points10
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi via optional WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life540 shots300 shots

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Nikon D3200 and Fujifilm FinePix S3200 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 921k dot and 230k dot resolutions respectively.


      Viewfinder

      Nikon D3200 has a built-in Optical (pentamirror) viewfinderFujifilm FinePix S3200 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder. Nikon D3200 has 95% coverage with 0.80x (0.53x 35mm equivalent) magnification and Fujifilm FinePix S3200 has 97% coverage magnification.

      Sensor

      Nikon D3200 features a 24.2 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.2 x 15.4 mm and a total area of 357.3 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400 and expands to 100 - 12,800 in boosted mode. Fujifilm FinePix S3200 features a 14.0 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600 and expands to 100 - 6,400 in boosted mode.

      Photography Features

      Nikon D3200 is equipped with EXPEED 3 processor and can take pictures up to 6016 x 4000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4512 x 3000, 3008 x 2000 with 3:2 aspect ratios. Fujifilm FinePix S3200 can take pictures up to 4288 x 3216 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4288 x 2864, 4288 x 2416, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 2048, 3072 x 1728, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080.

      Image Stabilization on Fujifilm FinePix S3200

      Fujifilm FinePix S3200 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Nikon D3200 has a Mini Type C HDMI and Fujifilm FinePix S3200 has an HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Nikon D3200 comes with EN-EL14 battery pack with battery life of 540 shots and Fujifilm FinePix S3200 comes with 4 x AA battery pack with battery life of 300 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Nikon D3200 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slot. Fujifilm FinePix S3200 has a single SD /SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Nikon D3200 has Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Nikon D3200, and up to 1/2000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix S3200. Nikon D3200 can shoot continuously up to 4.0 fps. Fujifilm FinePix S3200 can shoot continuously up to 1.2 fps.


      Focusing

      Nikon D3200 has 11 (1 cross-type) focusing points and Fujifilm FinePix S3200 has . Nikon D3200 has detection range from -1 to +19 EV.


      Exposure

      Exposure meterings of Nikon D3200 ranges from 0 to +20 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±5 EV range on Nikon D3200 and ±2 range on Fujifilm FinePix S3200. You can also do exposure lock and manual exposure adjustment on Nikon D3200 and exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Fujifilm FinePix S3200.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 12.00 m at ISO 100 on Nikon D3200 and 7.00 m on Fujifilm FinePix S3200. Nikon D3200 also accepts external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/200 sec on Nikon D3200.

      Physical Parameters

      Nikon D3200 body has dimensions of 125 x 96 x 77 mm (4.92 x 3.78 x 3.03") and Fujifilm FinePix S3200 body has dimensions of 118 x 81 x 100 mm (4.65 x 3.19 x 3.94"). Nikon D3200 weighs 505 g (1.11 lb / 17.81 oz) and Fujifilm FinePix S3200 weighs 540 g (1.19 lb / 19.05 oz).

      Nikon D3200

      Fujifilm FinePix S3200

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      118 mm

      81 mm

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      Size comparisons of Nikon D3200 and Fujifilm FinePix S3200

      Nikon D3200 and Fujifilm FinePix S3200 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Nikon D3200

      Fujifilm FinePix S3200

      GOOD
      72
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Nikon D3200

      Fujifilm FinePix S3200

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   1 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 540 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      72
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots

      Wildlife Photography

      Nikon D3200

      Fujifilm FinePix S3200

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   1 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 540 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots

      Portrait Photography

      Nikon D3200

      Fujifilm FinePix S3200

      GOOD
      79
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   1 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Nikon D3200

      Fujifilm FinePix S3200

      GOOD
      79
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   1 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 505 g (1.11 lb / 17.81 oz)
      GOOD
      79
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 540 g (1.19 lb / 19.05 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Nikon D3200

      Fujifilm FinePix S3200

      GOOD
      79
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 505 g (1.11 lb / 17.81 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 540 shots
      GOOD
      80
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 540 g (1.19 lb / 19.05 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon D3200 and Fujifilm FinePix S3200 and give them scores of 65 and 57 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Nikon D3200

      Fujifilm FinePix S3200

      OVERALL
      65
      OVERALL
      57

      Sensor

      Nikon D3200

      Fujifilm FinePix S3200

      GOOD
      70
      •   Sensor Resolution - 24.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 81
      POOR
      44
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.0 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Nikon D3200

      Fujifilm FinePix S3200

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Nikon D3200

      Fujifilm FinePix S3200

      BAD
      14
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Nikon D3200

      Fujifilm FinePix S3200

      GOOD
      82
      •   -1 EV Min AF Detection
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   1 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      GOOD
      73
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon D3200

      Fujifilm FinePix S3200

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot

      Connectivity

      Nikon D3200

      Fujifilm FinePix S3200

      GOOD
      75
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Nikon D3200

      Fujifilm FinePix S3200

      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 505 g (1.11 lb / 17.81 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 540 shots
      POOR
      41
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 540 g (1.19 lb / 19.05 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots


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