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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
56
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs

Fujifilm S1 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 320 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 820g - 148 x 125 x 80mm
  • Launched August 2000
  • Updated by Fujifilm S2 Pro
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced August 2012
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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Fujifilm S1 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one being a Pro DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S1 Pro (3MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the Fujifilm S1 Pro (APS-C) and Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm S1 Pro was unveiled 13 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 4G and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S1 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm S1 Pro grades against the Galaxy Camera 4G when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 Fujifilm S1 Pro Galaxy Camera 4G 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display resolution200k0kCrisper display (+200k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Fujifilm S1 Pro

 Galaxy Camera 4G Fujifilm S1 Pro 
AnnouncedAugust 2012August 2000Fresher by 146 months
Display dimension4.8"2"Larger display (+2.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 Fujifilm S1 Pro Galaxy Camera 4G 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S1 Pro enjoys outer dimensions of 148mm x 125mm x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S1 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S1 Pro against the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1 Pro and Galaxy Camera 4G is 56 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S1 Pro and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S1 Pro using its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G will provide more detail having an extra 13MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S1 Pro will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Portrait photography camera
47
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (3 megapixels)
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Street photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography factors
54
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than average in class (820g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (305 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Sports photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography advice
36
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (3MP)
44
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Travel photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography information
46
lighter than average in class (820 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (3 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
72
lighter than competitors in class (305g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
fairly wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Landscape photography camera
43
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2")
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (3 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
47
fairly wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
very good size screen (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Vlogging features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging features
9
can't shoot video
36
fairly wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (305 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Fujifilm FinePix S1 ProSamsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Category Pro DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2000-08-08 2012-08-29
Physical type Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 356.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 3MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Highest resolution 3040 x 2016 -
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 320 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 23-481mm (20.9x)
Total lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2" 4.8"
Display resolution 200k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 90 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 15.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/125s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 820g (1.81 lb) 305g (0.67 lb)
Dimensions 148 x 125 x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" 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 ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $2,000 $550