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Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs

Fujifilm S4800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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
  • Announced August 2012
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Fujifilm S4800 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4800 was brought out 6 months after the Galaxy Camera 3G which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S4800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm S4800 scores against the Galaxy Camera 3G in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 Fujifilm S4800 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Fujifilm S4800

 Galaxy Camera 3G Fujifilm S4800 
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S4800 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 Fujifilm S4800 Galaxy Camera 3G 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013August 2012Same age
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S4800 features external measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

See the Fujifilm S4800 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 and the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4800 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 66 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The pic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S4800 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos however you will need to factor the age of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Portrait photography camera
36
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Street photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography highlights
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition (518 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (305g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Sports photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography details
48
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S4800
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
54
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (518g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
72
lighter than others in class (305g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
rather wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography highlights
42
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
47
rather wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S4800
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
24
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
heavier than competition (518 grams)
36
rather wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (305g)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4800 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Fujifilm FinePix S4800Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4800 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-30 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 4.8"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds -
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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
Auto exposure 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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 518 grams (1.14 lbs) 305 grams (0.67 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 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 ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $229 $606