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Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
76
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8600
(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
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 Fujifilm S8600 Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Fujifilm S8600

 Galaxy Camera 2 Fujifilm S8600 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution1037k460kSharper screen (+577k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S8600 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 Fujifilm S8600 Galaxy Camera 2 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2014Same age
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Portrait photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography information
37
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Street photography camera
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
65
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than others in class (283 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Sports photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography info
55
great zoom range (25-900mm 36.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
good battery (410 CIPA)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
48
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Travel photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography details
63
good battery (410 shots)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (900mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
73
better than average battery power (400 per charge)
lighter than others in class (283 grams)
supports bluetooth
provides touch to focus
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Landscape photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography info
46
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good battery (410 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
52
you can focus manually
quite wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
better than average battery power (400 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Vlogging features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging features
27
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
37
quite wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone port
lighter than others in class (283g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8600 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Fujifilm FinePix S8600Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
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