• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.2 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/3 inch 17.3mm2
  • 13.2 megapixels
  • 30.00mm - 90.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm AX200 advantages over Nikon S32

  • Less expensive
    $110 vs $130 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Larger sensor
    1/2.3 inch vs 1/3 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.54 vs 1.15 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • More telephoto lens reach
    140 mm vs 90 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 400 vs 220 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Thinner
    27 mm vs 40 mm
    Thinner
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • Longer exposure
    8 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Higher extended ISO
    3200 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Nikon S32 advantages over Fujifilm AX200

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    4.7 fps vs 1.6 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    11 vs 3 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/2000 vs 1/1400 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Olympus FE-46

Fujifilm AX200
Olympus FE-46
  • $110
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Shoots 24p video
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Faster shutter

Compare Fujifilm AX200 vs Olympus FE-46

Nikon S32
Olympus FE-46
  • $299
  • 1/3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

Compare Nikon S32 vs Olympus FE-46

Compared to Olympus FE-47

Fujifilm AX200
Olympus FE-47
  • $110
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Shoots 24p video
  • $120
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Faster shutter

Compare Fujifilm AX200 vs Olympus FE-47

Nikon S32
Olympus FE-47
  • $299
  • 1/3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $120
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon S32 vs Olympus FE-47

Compared to Pentax H90

Fujifilm AX200
Pentax H90
  • $110
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Manual focus

Compare Fujifilm AX200 vs Pentax H90

Nikon S32
Pentax H90
  • $299
  • 1/3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon S32 vs Pentax H90

Compared to Nikon S33

Fujifilm AX200
Nikon S33
  • $110
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor
  • $109
  • 1/3.1 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Newer

Compare Fujifilm AX200 vs Nikon S33

Nikon S32
Nikon S33
  • $299
  • 1/3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $109
  • 1/3.1 inch

Compare Nikon S32 vs Nikon S33

Compared to Nikon W100

Fujifilm AX200
Nikon W100
  • $110
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $157
  • 1/3.1 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Fujifilm AX200 vs Nikon W100

Nikon S32
Nikon W100
  • $299
  • 1/3 inch
  • $157
  • 1/3.1 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • NFC

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