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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
75
Imaging
32
Features
26
Overall
29
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Released January 2009
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S8100fd was brought out 6 years before the Galaxy Camera 2 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm S8100fd matches up vs the Galaxy Camera 2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 Fujifilm S8100fd Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 Galaxy Camera 2 Fujifilm S8100fd 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2009More modern by 60 months
Screen size4.8"2.5"Bigger screen (+2.3")
Screen resolution1037k230kSharper screen (+807k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 Fujifilm S8100fd Galaxy Camera 2 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8100fd offers external measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has proportions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd compared to the Galaxy Camera 2.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8100fd and Galaxy Camera 2 is 75 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Galaxy Camera 2.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to show more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
44
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Street photography camera
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
65
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (283g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography factors
32
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
48
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (400 shots)
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Travel photography camera
53
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
73
good battery pack (400 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (283g)
supports bluetooth
offers touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Landscape photography camera
35
you can focus manually
relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
52
focusing manually
pretty wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good battery pack (400 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging highlights
24
relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone port
37
pretty wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic support
lighter than competition in class (283 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdSamsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-15 2014-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 4.8 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405g (0.89 lb) 283g (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" 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 life - 400 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $300 $400