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FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
60
Overall
47

FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S4050
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2014
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Lets look closer at the FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was manufactured 4 years before the Galaxy Camera 2 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the S4000 grades against the Galaxy Camera 2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 S4000 Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the FujiFilm S4000

 Galaxy Camera 2 S4000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2011Newer by 36 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen dimension4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution1037k460kCrisper screen (+577k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 S4000 Galaxy Camera 2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm S4000 has external measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has specifications of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

See the FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the S4000 versus the Galaxy Camera 2.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S4000 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 67 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The picture here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S4000 and Galaxy Camera 2.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to offer you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged S4000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Portrait photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography advice
34
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
43
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S4000
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (540g)
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competition (283g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Sports photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography factors
46
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
48
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
good battery (400 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S4000
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
54
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (540 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
72
good battery (400 CIPA)
lighter than competition (283g)
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Landscape photography camera
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rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
51
you can focus manually
decently wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
good battery (400 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S4000
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
24
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
heavier than competition in class (540 grams)
37
decently wide (23mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic support
lighter than competition (283 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Alternate name FinePix S4050 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2014-01-02
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 4.8 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 grams (1.19 pounds) 283 grams (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 300 shots 400 shots
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $279 $400