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Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8200 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2013
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Here is a extended review of the Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8200 was unveiled 12 months prior to the Galaxy Camera 2 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8200 scores versus the Galaxy Camera 2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 Fujifilm S8200 Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Fujifilm S8200

 Galaxy Camera 2 Fujifilm S8200 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2013Fresher by 12 months
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution1037k460kClearer display (+577k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S8200 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 Fujifilm S8200 Galaxy Camera 2 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8200 provides external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has specifications of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 versus the Galaxy Camera 2.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8200 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 61 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The photograph below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8200 and Galaxy Camera 2.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of images although you should really factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm S8200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography highlights
39
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
44
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Street photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography factors
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than average in class (670g)
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than competition (283g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Sports photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography details
49
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
48
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
great battery power (400 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S8200
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
52
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (670 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
73
great battery power (400 per charge)
lighter than competition (283 grams)
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Landscape photography camera
46
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
52
has manual focus
really wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
great battery power (400 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8200
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
24
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (670 grams)
37
really wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic jack
lighter than competition (283 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8200 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Fujifilm FinePix S8200Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8200 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2014-01-02
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format 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) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 gr (1.48 pounds) 283 gr (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" 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 life - 400 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $450 $400