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Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs

Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Push 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 4G
(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
  • Announced August 2012
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4200 was introduced 7 months prior to the Galaxy Camera 4G and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm S4200 scores versus the Galaxy Camera 4G in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 Fujifilm S4200 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Fujifilm S4200

 Galaxy Camera 4G Fujifilm S4200 
AnnouncedAugust 2012January 2012Newer by 7 months
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 Fujifilm S4200 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S4200 comes with physical measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has dimensions 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 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 vs the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4200 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 67 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The image here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S4200 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to resolve greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S4200 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Portrait photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography features
36
resolution is good (14MP)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Street photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography info
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than average in class (543g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (305g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Sports photography camera
47
long zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
45
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Travel photography camera
54
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (576mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (543g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
72
lighter than average in class (305g)
good MP (16MP)
quite wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S4200
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
41
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
47
quite wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
very good size screen (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Vlogging information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging information
24
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than average in class (543g)
37
quite wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (305g)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4200 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Fujifilm FinePix S4200Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4200 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 -
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 4.8"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 543 grams (1.20 lbs) 305 grams (0.67 lbs)
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 All around 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 photographs -
Battery form AA -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $200 $550