Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-900mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 450g - 121 x 81 x 65mm
- Released January 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
- Launched January 2014

Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm S8600 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm S8600 was introduced around the same time to the Galaxy Camera 2 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm S8600 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera 2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8600 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S8600 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Fujifilm S8600 | Galaxy Camera 2 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Fujifilm S8600
Galaxy Camera 2 | Fujifilm S8600 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen size | 4.8" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") |
Screen resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+577k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8600 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Fujifilm S8600 | Galaxy Camera 2 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2014 | Same age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8600 offers outer dimensions of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") and a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has proportions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).
See the Fujifilm S8600 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 against the Galaxy Camera 2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8600 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 76 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8600 and Galaxy Camera 2.
To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of images but you should really take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S8600 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2014-01-06 | 2014-01-02 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 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 pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-900mm (36.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 7cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 4.8 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 1,037 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 16s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix |
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 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 450 grams (0.99 pounds) | 283 grams (0.62 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") | 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" 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 images | 400 images |
Battery form | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 3 x AA | Built-in |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $200 | $400 |