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Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs

Fujifilm S9400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched 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
  • Launched February 2013
  • Other Name is Wi-Fi
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W and Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9400W was unveiled 11 months after the Galaxy Camera which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm S9400W matches up vs the Galaxy Camera with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 Fujifilm S9400W Galaxy Camera 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2013More modern by 11 months

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Fujifilm S9400W

 Galaxy Camera Fujifilm S9400W 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 Fujifilm S9400W Galaxy Camera 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9400W enjoys outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S9400W and Samsung Galaxy Camera in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W and the Galaxy Camera.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9400W and Galaxy Camera is 61 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The pic here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9400W and Galaxy Camera.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images although you should really take the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher Fujifilm S9400W will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Portrait photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography advice
37
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
39
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Street photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography details
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (300g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Sports photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography highlights
55
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery power (500 shots)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
49
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S9400W
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
54
good battery power (500 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (670g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
68
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Landscape photography camera
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good battery power (500 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
49
focusing manually
quite wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Vlogging advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging advice
26
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
36
quite wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone port
lighter than competition in class (300g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9400W and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Fujifilm FinePix S9400WSamsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix S9400W Samsung Galaxy Camera
Also Known as - Wi-Fi
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-06 2013-02-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 4.8 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 grams (1.48 lbs) 300 grams (0.66 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photographs -
Battery form AA -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $330 $450