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Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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
  • Announced January 2013
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
  • Released August 2012
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4800 was announced 6 months later than the Galaxy Camera 4G which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S4800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm S4800 grades versus the Galaxy Camera 4G in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 Fujifilm S4800 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Fujifilm S4800

 Galaxy Camera 4G Fujifilm S4800 
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S4800 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 Fujifilm S4800 Galaxy Camera 4G 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2012Similar age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S4800 enjoys physical dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 vs the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4800 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 66 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The visual here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S4800 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of files but you should really consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Portrait photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography info
37
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Street photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography info
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than average in class (518 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S4800
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
48
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
45
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Travel photography camera
54
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (518g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
72
lighter than competition (305g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
really wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S4800
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
42
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
47
really wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S4800
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
24
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (518g)
37
really wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4800 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Fujifilm FinePix S4800Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4800 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
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 distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 4.8 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 518g (1.14 lbs) 305g (0.67 lbs)
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 All around 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
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