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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs

Fujifilm SL1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
  • Launched January 2013
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Also Known as Wi-Fi
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm SL1000 and Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was brought out very close to the Galaxy Camera which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm SL1000 scores against the Galaxy Camera in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 Fujifilm SL1000 Galaxy Camera 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Fujifilm SL1000

 Galaxy Camera Fujifilm SL1000 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k920kClearer screen (+2k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 Fujifilm SL1000 Galaxy Camera 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2013Similar generation
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm SL1000 offers outer dimensions of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") having a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 and the Galaxy Camera.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL1000 and Galaxy Camera is 61 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Galaxy Camera.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photos however you should always factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Portrait photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography advice
43
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
saves RAW formats
lack of manual focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
39
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Street photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography features
56
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (659g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (300g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Sports photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography details
52
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
great battery (350 shots)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
49
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Travel photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography details
54
great battery (350 shots)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (659 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
68
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography highlights
48
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
saves RAW formats
great battery (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
49
manual focus
reasonably wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Vlogging camera
24
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
heavier than competition (659 grams)
36
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic jack
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL1000 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Fujifilm FinePix SL1000Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Otherwise known as - Wi-Fi
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2013-02-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 4.8 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 659 gr (1.45 lb) 300 gr (0.66 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") 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 350 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $600 $450