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Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8200 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs

Fujifilm S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2013
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2012
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8200 was brought out 5 months after the Galaxy Camera 3G which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8200 grades against the Galaxy Camera 3G in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 Fujifilm S8200 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen resolution460k0kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Fujifilm S8200

 Galaxy Camera 3G Fujifilm S8200 
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S8200 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 Fujifilm S8200 Galaxy Camera 3G 
LaunchedJanuary 2013August 2012Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8200 features physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has dimensions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 versus the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8200 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 61 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The pic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8200 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of images however you will need to take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Portrait photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography features
39
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Street photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography information
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Sports photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography features
49
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Travel photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography info
52
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (960mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (670g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
72
lighter than competition (305 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decently wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8200
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
46
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
47
decently wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
very good size screen (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8200
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
24
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition (670g)
36
decently wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8200 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Fujifilm FinePix S8200Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8200 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2012-08-29
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 4.8 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 data 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) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670g (1.48 pounds) 305g (0.67 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 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
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $450 $606