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Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G 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
  • Released January 2014
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
  • Revealed August 2012
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 Fujifilm S1 Galaxy Camera 3G 
RevealedJanuary 2014August 2012More recent by 17 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k0kSharper screen (+920k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Fujifilm S1

 Galaxy Camera 3G Fujifilm S1 
Screen dimension4.8"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 

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Portrait photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography information
56
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
30
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S1
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
58
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (680g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S1
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
57
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery power (350 CIPA)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Travel photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography features
63
great battery power (350 shots)
weather sealing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
heavier than average in class (680g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decently wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Landscape photography camera
58
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
great battery power (350 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
47
decently wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
big screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Vlogging info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging info
57
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no mic jack
heavier than average in class (680 grams)
36
decently wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic port
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Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Fujifilm FinePix S1Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
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