Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
- Introduced January 2012
(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
- Revealed August 2012

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Fujifilm S4200 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm S4200 was manufactured 7 months prior to the Galaxy Camera 3G and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm S4200 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 3G with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S4200 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm S4200 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Fujifilm S4200 | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
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Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 0k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Fujifilm S4200
Galaxy Camera 3G | Fujifilm S4200 | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 7 months |
Display dimensions | 4.8" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Fujifilm S4200 | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S4200 provides outer dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm S4200 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 compared to the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4200 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 67 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to see the difference in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S4200 and Galaxy Camera 3G.
Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to provide more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S4200 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S4200 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-01-05 | 2012-08-29 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 1.4GHz Quad-Core |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | - |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-576mm (24.0x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 2cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 4.8" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 0k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | - |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 543 grams (1.20 lb) | 305 grams (0.67 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") | 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 | 300 photos | - |
Form of battery | AA | - |
Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $200 | $606 |