FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Lets look a bit more in depth at the FujiFilm S4000 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was introduced 20 months prior to the Galaxy Camera 3G which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the S4000 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera 3G with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S4000 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm S4000 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S4000 has physical measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S4000 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the S4000 vs the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S4000 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 67 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The graphic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S4000 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to show greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older S4000 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.