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Overview
Fujifilm FinePix S3200 was announced in 2011 and is a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm) Bridge camera with 14.0 Megapixel CCD sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 1,600 and expands to 100 - 6,400 in boosted mode. The camera has a Fixed 3.0" screen with 230k dot resolution and built-in Electronic viewfinder. It has an image stabilization.
Fujifilm FinePix S3200 can capture video up to 1280 x 720 resolution.
In this section we present pros and cons of Fujifilm FinePix S3200.
PROS
Video Capture
1,600 Highest Native ISO
Face Detection
Live View Autofocus
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
HDMI Output
CONS
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
100 Lowest Native ISO
Screen Size - 3.0"
Weight - 540 g (1.19 lb / 19.05 oz)
Screen and Viewfinder
Fixed screen
Fujifilm FinePix S3200 has a 3.0" Fixed screen with 230k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.
Electronic Viewfinder
Camera has a built-in Electronic viewfinder. It has a 97% coverage.
Sensor
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 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600 and expands to 100 - 6,400 in boosted mode.
Photography Features
Camera can take pictures up to 4288 x 3216 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions 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
The camera has an image stabilization.
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Fujifilm FinePix S3200 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is an HDMI connector for video signal output.
Battery
Fujifilm FinePix S3200 comes with 4 x AA battery pack with battery life of 300 shots.
External Storage Slots
The camera has a single SD /SDHC card slot.
Other Features
Shutter
Fujifilm FinePix S3200's shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 1.2 fps.
Flash
Fujifilm FinePix S3200 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 7.00 m.
Physical Parameters
Fujifilm FinePix S3200 has dimensions of 118 x 81 x 100 mm (4.65 x 3.19 x 3.94"). It weighs 540 g (1.19 lb / 19.05 oz) which is neither heavy nor lightweight.
118 mm (4.65")
81 mm (3.19")
81 mm (3.19")
Fujifilm FinePix S3200 dimensions
Fujifilm FinePix S3200 for Different Types of Photography
We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Fujifilm FinePix S3200 is suitable for six different types of photography.
Landscape Photography
POOR
48
Fujifilm FinePix S3200 gets a score of 48 and is POOR choice for Landscape photography.
Small Sensor
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Built-in GPS
No Environmental Sealing
Sports Photography
GOOD
72
Fujifilm FinePix S3200 gets a score of 72 and is GOOD choice for Sports photography.
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
AVERAGE
69
Fujifilm FinePix S3200 gets a score of 69 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.
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
AVERAGE
69
Fujifilm FinePix S3200 gets a score of 69 and is AVERAGE choice for Portrait photography.
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
GOOD
79
Fujifilm FinePix S3200 gets a score of 79 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.
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
GOOD
80
Fujifilm FinePix S3200 gets a score of 80 and is GOOD choice for Travel photography.
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
Fujifilm FinePix S3200 Evaluation
We evaluate Fujifilm FinePix S3200 and give score of 57 out of 100. 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.
OVERALL
57
Sensor
POOR
44
We give Fujifilm FinePix S3200 a score of 44 for Sensor parameters.
Small Sensor
Low Resolution Sensor - 14.0 Megapixel
100 Lowest Native ISO
1,600 Highest Native ISO
Photo
AVERAGE
59
We give Fujifilm FinePix S3200 a score of 59 for Photo parameters.
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
POOR
43
We give Fujifilm FinePix S3200 a score of 43 for Video parameters.
Image Stabilization
Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
Focusing
GOOD
73
We give Fujifilm FinePix S3200 a score of 73 for Focusing parameters.
0 Cross-type Focus Points
Face Detection
Live View Autofocus
Screen and Viewfinder
AVERAGE
69
We give Fujifilm FinePix S3200 a score of 69 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.
Fixed Screen
Screen Size - 3.0"
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
Connectivity
AVERAGE
61
We give Fujifilm FinePix S3200 a score of 61 for Connectivity parameters.
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
POOR
41
We give Fujifilm FinePix S3200 a score of 41 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.
No Environmental Sealing
Weight - 540 g (1.19 lb / 19.05 oz)
Short Battery Life - 300 shots
For a full specification list please go to the specifications page:
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