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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs

Fujifilm F900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 61 x 36mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm F800EXR
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2012
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm F900EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F900EXR was unveiled 6 months after the Galaxy Camera 3G which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm F900EXR grades vs the Galaxy Camera 3G when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 Fujifilm F900EXR Galaxy Camera 3G 
Screen resolution920k0kSharper screen (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Fujifilm F900EXR

 Galaxy Camera 3G Fujifilm F900EXR 
Screen dimension4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 Fujifilm F900EXR Galaxy Camera 3G 
LaunchedJanuary 2013August 2012Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm F900EXR offers outer dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

See the Fujifilm F900EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR vs the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F900EXR and Galaxy Camera 3G is 90 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Galaxy Camera 3G.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F900EXR contains the bigger sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Portrait photography camera
43
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2")
29
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Street photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography information
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors (232 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2")
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (305 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Sports photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography factors
55
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
very small sensor size (1/2")
terrible battery (260 shots)
44
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Travel photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography highlights
66
lighter than competitors (232g)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery (260 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
72
lighter than average in class (305 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fairly wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
very good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Landscape photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography highlights
47
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
saves RAW files
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2")
terrible battery (260 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
46
fairly wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
big screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Vlogging features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging features
34
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (232g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
36
fairly wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (305g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no mic port
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F900EXR and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Fujifilm FinePix F900EXRSamsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-30 2012-08-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR II 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 4.8 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 232 gr (0.51 lb) 305 gr (0.67 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 260 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $380 $606