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Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs

Fujifilm S4200
(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
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 Fujifilm S4200 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Fujifilm S4200

 Galaxy Camera 3G Fujifilm S4200 
RevealedAugust 2012January 2012More recent by 7 months
Display dimensions4.8"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 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Portrait photography camera
35
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S4200
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competitors (543g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (305g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Sports photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography highlights
47
great zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Travel photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography advice
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sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (576mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (543g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
72
lighter than average (305g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
fairly wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
very good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography highlights
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rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
47
fairly wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
very good size screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Vlogging details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging details
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rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (543 grams)
36
fairly wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (305 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone port
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4200 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Fujifilm FinePix S4200Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
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