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Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
60
Imaging
39
Features
67
Overall
50
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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
  • Launched January 2014
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(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
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Fujifilm S1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was revealed 17 months after the Galaxy Camera 4G which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm S1 scores vs the Galaxy Camera 4G when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 Fujifilm S1 Galaxy Camera 4G 
RevealedJanuary 2014August 2012Newer by 17 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k0kSharper screen (+920k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

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

 Galaxy Camera 4G Fujifilm S1 
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

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

 Fujifilm S1 Galaxy Camera 4G 

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S1 has got physical measurements of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S1 vs the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 60 and 90 respectively.

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

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The picture underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S1 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of images although you need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern Fujifilm S1 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Portrait photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography details
55
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Street photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography highlights
58
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (680g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Sports photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography information
57
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery life (350 per charge)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S1
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
62
great battery life (350 per charge)
weather sealing
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
more heavy than competition (680g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
lighter than competition (305 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
relatively wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
very good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S1
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
57
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
great battery life (350 shots)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
47
relatively wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
big screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S1
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
56
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (680g)
36
relatively wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (305g)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
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Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Fujifilm FinePix S1Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S1 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 4.8"
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680 grams (1.50 lb) 305 grams (0.67 lb)
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 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 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-85 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $400 $550