Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Here is a detailed assessment of the Fujifilm S8500 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was introduced 5 months later than the Galaxy Camera 4G so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm S8500 grades against the Galaxy Camera 4G in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8500 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S8500 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8500 has exterior 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) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 and the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8500 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 61 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The photograph below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8500 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you will want to factor the release date of the cameras into account.