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Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2013
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm S4800 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4800 was launched 11 months prior to the Galaxy Camera 2 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S4800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm S4800 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera 2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 Fujifilm S4800 Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Fujifilm S4800

 Galaxy Camera 2 Fujifilm S4800 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2013More recent by 11 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution1037k230kClearer display (+807k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S4800 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 Fujifilm S4800 Galaxy Camera 2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S4800 has got outer measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 and the Galaxy Camera 2.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4800 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 66 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The photograph below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S4800 and Galaxy Camera 2.

All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of files though you might want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm S4800 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S4800
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
37
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
44
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S4800
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition (518 grams)
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than competition (283 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S4800
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
48
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
48
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Travel photography camera
54
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (518 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
73
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
lighter than competition (283 grams)
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S4800
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
42
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
52
has manual focus
reasonably wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
better than average battery life (400 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Vlogging camera
24
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition (518 grams)
37
reasonably wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
lighter than competition (283 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4800 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Fujifilm FinePix S4800Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4800 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-30 2014-01-02
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 4.8"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 518 grams (1.14 lbs) 283 grams (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" 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 - 400 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $229 $400