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Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
76
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs

Fujifilm S8600
(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
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 Fujifilm S8600 Galaxy Camera 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2013Fresher by 11 months

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Fujifilm S8600

 Galaxy Camera Fujifilm S8600 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S8600 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 Fujifilm S8600 Galaxy Camera 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography highlights
37
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
40
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Street photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography advice
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (300g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Sports photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography features
55
amazing zoom range (25-900mm 36.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery (410 per charge)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
50
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Travel photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography features
63
better than average battery (410 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (900mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than average in class (300g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Landscape photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography features
46
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
better than average battery (410 per charge)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
50
has manual focus
really wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Vlogging information
Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging information
27
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
37
really wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic socket
lighter than average in class (300 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8600 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Fujifilm FinePix S8600Samsung Galaxy Camera
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