Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Here is a extended review of the Fujifilm JZ100 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was announced 7 months before the Galaxy Camera 4G so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm JZ100 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 4G when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JZ100 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm JZ100 offers outside dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 and the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JZ100 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 95 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to provide extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JZ100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.