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Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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
  • Introduced March 2013
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced August 2012
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Fujifilm S8400W and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was manufactured 7 months after the Galaxy Camera 4G which means that 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 4G being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm S8400W scores vs the Galaxy Camera 4G when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 Fujifilm S8400W Galaxy Camera 4G 
IntroducedMarch 2013August 2012Newer by 7 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display resolution460k0kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Fujifilm S8400W

 Galaxy Camera 4G Fujifilm S8400W 
Display dimension4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 Fujifilm S8400W Galaxy Camera 4G 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8400W has 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 4G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S8400W and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W against the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8400W and Galaxy Camera 4G is 61 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The pic here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8400W and Galaxy Camera 4G.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of images however you might want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The younger Fujifilm S8400W is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Portrait photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography advice
39
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Street photography camera
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average (670g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (305 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Sports photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography advice
52
amazing zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Travel photography camera
52
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (1056mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (670g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
72
lighter than others (305g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
rather wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Landscape photography camera
46
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
47
rather wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
big screen (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Vlogging camera
24
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
heavier than average (670 grams)
36
rather wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (305g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone jack
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WSamsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-03-22 2012-08-29
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1056mm (44.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 4.8 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s -
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700s -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 gr (1.48 pounds) 305 gr (0.67 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 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 life 300 images -
Battery format AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $300 $550