Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung Galaxy Camera
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Announced February 2013
- Alternative Name is Wi-Fi

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview
In this write-up, we are evaluating the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm S8100fd was brought out 5 years before the Galaxy Camera and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm S8100fd scores versus the Galaxy Camera when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd & Samsung Galaxy Camera. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Samsung Galaxy Camera
Fujifilm S8100fd | Galaxy Camera |
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Fujifilm S8100fd
Galaxy Camera | Fujifilm S8100fd | |||
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Announced | February 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 49 months |
Display sizing | 4.8" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+2.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Samsung Galaxy Camera
Fujifilm S8100fd | Galaxy Camera | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8100fd has got external measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Samsung Galaxy Camera in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd versus the Galaxy Camera.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8100fd and Galaxy Camera is 75 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The visual below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Galaxy Camera.
Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera to deliver extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd | Samsung Galaxy Camera | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd | Samsung Galaxy Camera |
Also called | - | Wi-Fi |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-01-15 | 2013-02-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 27-486mm (18.0x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inch | 4.8 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 16s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 405 gr (0.89 lb) | 300 gr (0.66 lb) |
Dimensions | 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") | 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 model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $300 | $450 |