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Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs

Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Revealed January 2014
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Alternative Name is Wi-Fi
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Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was manufactured 11 months later than the Galaxy Camera which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm S1 grades versus the Galaxy Camera in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 Fujifilm S1 Galaxy Camera 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2013Fresher by 11 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Fujifilm S1

 Galaxy Camera Fujifilm S1 
Screen dimensions4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k920kClearer screen (+2k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 Fujifilm S1 Galaxy Camera 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm S1 enjoys outside measurements of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S1 against the Galaxy Camera.

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1 and Galaxy Camera is 60 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S1 and Galaxy Camera.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs however you really should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The newer Fujifilm S1 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Portrait photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography features
56
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
39
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Street photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography info
58
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than others (680 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (300g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S1
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
57
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery (350 per charge)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
49
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S1
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
63
good battery (350 per charge)
weather proofing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
heavier than others (680g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than others in class (300 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography highlights
58
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery (350 per charge)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
49
you can focus manually
fairly wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Vlogging advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging advice
57
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no external mic support
heavier than others (680 grams)
36
fairly wide (23mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone jack
lighter than others in class (300 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Fujifilm FinePix S1Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Also called - Wi-Fi
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-06 2013-02-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 4.8 inch
Display resolution 920k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.00 m -
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680 gr (1.50 lbs) 300 gr (0.66 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-85 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $400 $450