Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-900mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 450g - 121 x 81 x 65mm
- Introduced January 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Introduced February 2013
- Additionally Known as Wi-Fi

Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview
Its time to look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm S8600 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm S8600 was launched 11 months later than the Galaxy Camera and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm S8600 grades vs the Galaxy Camera with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8600 & Samsung Galaxy Camera. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8600 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera
Fujifilm S8600 | Galaxy Camera | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | ![]() | February 2013 | Fresher by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Fujifilm S8600
Galaxy Camera | Fujifilm S8600 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display sizing | 4.8" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+462k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8600 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
Fujifilm S8600 | Galaxy Camera | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8600 comes with outside measurements of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") having a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm S8600 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 against the Galaxy Camera.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8600 and Galaxy Camera is 76 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The photograph here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8600 and Galaxy Camera.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of files though you should really take the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger Fujifilm S8600 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 | Samsung Galaxy Camera | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S8600 | Samsung Galaxy Camera |
Alternative name | - | Wi-Fi |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2014-01-06 | 2013-02-19 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 1.4GHz Quad-Core |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-900mm (36.0x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Max aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 7cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 4.8 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 16 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 450 gr (0.99 pounds) | 300 gr (0.66 pounds) |
Dimensions | 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") | 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 | 410 shots | - |
Battery type | AA | - |
Battery ID | 3 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $200 | $450 |