Fujifilm FinePix S3200 Review

3.5

September 8, 2011 | Matt Grayson |

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Specifications

Model name	FinePix S3200 / S3250
Number of effective pixels ^*1	14.0 million pixels
Image sensor	1/2.3-inch CCD with primary color filter
Storage media	Internal memory (none) SD / SDHC memory card ^*2
File format	still image JPEG (Exif Ver 2.3 ) ^*3 (Design rule for Camera File system compliant / DPOF-compatible) movie AVI (Motion JPEG ) sound WAVE format, Monaural sound
Number of recorded pixels	Still image L : (4:3) 4288 x 3216 / (3:2) 4288 x 2864 / (16:9) 4288 x 2416 M : (4:3) 3072 x 2304 / (3:2) 3072 x 2048 / (16:9) 3072 x 1728 S : (4:3) 2048 x 1536 / (3:2) 2048 x 1360 / (16:9) 1920 x 1080
Lens	name Fujinon 24x optical zoom lens focal length f=4.3mm - 103.2mm, equivalent to 24 - 576mm on a 35 mm camera full-aperture F3.1(Wide) - F5.9 (Telephoto) constitution 11 groups 15 lenses
Digital zoom	Approx. 6.7x (up to approx. 160.8x, with 24x optical zoom)
Aperture	F3.1 / F8(Wide) F5.9 / F8 / F20(Telephoto) with ND filter
Focus distance (from lens surface)	Normal Wide : Approx. 40cm / 1.3ft. to infinity, Telephoto : Approx. 2.5m / 8.2ft. to infinity Macro Wide : Approx. 7cm - 3m / 2.8in. - 9.8ft. Telephoto : Approx. 1.9m - 3m / 5.9ft. - 9.8ft. Super Macro Wide : Approx. 2cm / 0.8in. - 1.0m / 0.8in. - 3.3ft.
Sensitivity	Auto,Equivalent to ISO 64 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200* / 6400* (Standard Output Sensitivity) * ISO3200/6400 is effective in S mode.
Exposure control	TTL 256-zones metering ; Spot, Multi, Average
Exposure mode	Programmed AE, Shutter Priority AE, Aperture Priority AE, Manual exposure
Shooting modes	SP Zoom Bracketing, Natural Light & with Flash, Natural Light, Portrait, Baby, Smile, Landscape, Sport, Night, Night (Tripod), Fireworks, Sunset, Snow, Beach, Party, Flower, Text, MODE DIAL SR AUTO, AUTO, P, S, A, M, Custom, Movie, Panorama, SP
Image stabilizer	CCD-shift type
Face detection	Yes
Exposure compensation	-2.0EV - +2.0EV 1/3EV step
Shutter speed	(Auto mode) 1/4 sec. to 1/2000 sec. , (All other modes) 8 sec. to 1/2000 sec. with mechanical shutter
Continuous shooting	TOP-3 max. 1.2 frames / sec; TOP-10 max. 3.3frames / sec; size (M,S) TOP-20 max. 8frames / sec; size (S) LAST3 max. 1.2 frames / sec; last 3 frames recorded LONG PERIOD max. 1.2 frames / sec; maximum number of frames varies with image size and available memory
Auto Bracketing	AE Bracketing (±1/3EV, ±2/3EV, ±1EV)
Focus	Mode Single AF / Continuous AF (SR AUTO, Movie) Type TTL contrast AF, AF assist illuminator available AF frame selection Center, Multi, Area, Tracking
White balance	Automatic scene recognition Preset Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm White), Fluorescent light (Cool White), Incandescent light, Custom
Self-timer	Approx. 10 sec. / 2 sec. Delay
Flash	Auto flash (i-flash) Effective range: (ISO AUTO) Normal Wide: Approx. 40 cm - 7.0 m / 1.3 ft. - 22.9 ft., Telephoto: Approx. 2.5 m - 3.6 m / 8.2 ft. - 11.8 ft. Macro Wide: Approx. 30 cm - 3.0 m / 1 ft. - 9.8 ft., Telephoto: Approx.2.0 m - 3.0 m / 6.5 ft. - 9.8 ft.
Flash modes	Red-eye removal OFF: Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro. Red-eye removal ON: Red-eye Reduction Auto, Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro.
Hot shoe	-
Electronic Viewfinder	0.2-inch., approx. 200,000 dots, color LCD viewfinder approx. 97% coverage
LCD monitor	3.0-inch, approx. 230,000 dots, TFT color LCD monitor, approx. 97% coverage
Movie recording	1280 x 720 pixels / 640 x 480 pixels / 320 x 240 pixels (30 frames / sec.) with monaural sound. * Zoom function can be used.
Photography functions	SR AUTO, Instant zoom, Face Detection, Auto red-eye removal, Framing guideline, blink detection, Frame No. memory, Histogram display, motion panorama, Face recognition
Playback functions	Face Detection, Auto red-eye removal, Multi-frame playback (with micro thumbnail), Protect, Crop, Resize, Slide show, Image rotate, voice memo, histogram display, exposure warning, Photobook assist, image search, Favorites, Mark for upload, Panorama, Erase selected frames
Other functions	PictBridge, Exif Print, 35 Languages, Time difference, Silent mode
Terminal	Video output NTSC / PAL selectable with monaural sound Digital interface USB 2.0 High-Speed HD output HDMI Mini connector
Power supply	4xAA type alkaline batteries (included) / 4xAA type Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (sold separately) / 4xAA type lithium batteries (sold separately)
Dimensions	118.0 (W) x 80.9 (H) x 99.8(D) mm / 4.6in.(W) x 3.2in.(H) x 3.9in.(D)
Weight	Approx. 445g / 15.7oz. (excluding accessories, batteries and memory card) Approx. 540g / 19.0oz. (including accessories, batteries and memory card)
Operating Temperature	0°C - 40°C
Operating Humidity	10% - 80% (no condensation)
Guide to the number of available frames for battery operation	Alkaline batteries: Approx. 300frames Ni-MH rechargeable batteries : Approx 500 frames Lithium batteries : Approx. 700 frames
Accessories included	4xAA type alkaline batteries Shoulder strap USB-A / V cable Lens cap and Lens cap cord CD-ROM Owner's manual
Optional accessories	AC Power Adapter AC-5VX DC coupler CP-04