Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
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Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2014
(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
- Revealed August 2012

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview
Below is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm S1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm S1 was released 17 months later than the Galaxy Camera 3G which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm S1 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 3G in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm S1 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Fujifilm S1 | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | August 2012 | More recent by 17 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 0k | Sharper screen (+920k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Fujifilm S1
Galaxy Camera 3G | Fujifilm S1 | |||
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Screen dimension | 4.8" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Fujifilm S1 | Galaxy Camera 3G |
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Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S1 offers exterior dimensions of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G 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).
Analyze the Fujifilm S1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S1 versus the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 60 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The visual here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S1 and Galaxy Camera 3G.
All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs though you might want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern Fujifilm S1 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S1 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S1 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2014-01-06 | 2012-08-29 |
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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | - |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 4.8 inches |
Display resolution | 920k dot | 0k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 920k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | - |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 data format | 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 | Optional | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 680g (1.50 lb) | 305g (0.67 lb) |
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 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 life | 350 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | 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 | One | One |
Retail cost | $400 | $606 |