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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(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
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 Fujifilm S8100fd Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 Galaxy Camera Fujifilm S8100fd 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013January 2009More recent by 49 months
Display sizing4.8"2.5"Larger display (+2.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 Fujifilm S8100fd Galaxy Camera 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography information
27
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
40
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography information
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (300 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Sports photography camera
33
amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
50
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
53
built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
very long reach (486mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average in class (300 grams)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography highlights
35
you can focus manually
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
50
has manual focus
fairly wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8100fd
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera
24
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
37
fairly wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
lighter than average in class (300 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdSamsung Galaxy Camera
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