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Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs

Fujifilm S8400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched March 2013
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Additionally referred to as Wi-Fi
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Fujifilm S8400W and Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was brought out 2 months after the Galaxy Camera so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm S8400W grades against the Galaxy Camera when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 Fujifilm S8400W Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Fujifilm S8400W

 Galaxy Camera Fujifilm S8400W 
Screen dimension4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 Fujifilm S8400W Galaxy Camera 
AnnouncedMarch 2013February 2013Same generation
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8400W enjoys physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W and the Galaxy Camera.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8400W and Galaxy Camera is 61 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The pic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8400W and Galaxy Camera.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you should always consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
40
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Street photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography details
41
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition (670g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Sports photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography advice
53
amazing zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
50
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Travel photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography highlights
52
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (1056mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (670 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than competition (300 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
47
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
50
manual focus
pretty wide (23mm)
lovely big screen (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8400W
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera
24
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition (670 grams)
37
pretty wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic socket
lighter than competition (300g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WSamsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Samsung Galaxy Camera
Otherwise known as - Wi-Fi
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-03-22 2013-02-19
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1056mm (44.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 4.8 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 670 grams (1.48 pounds) 300 grams (0.66 pounds)
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 Overall 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 300 photographs -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $300 $450