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Fujifilm T500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Fujifilm T500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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
  • Announced January 2014
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Fujifilm T500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Fujifilm T500 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was manufactured 12 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera 2 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm T500 scores vs the Galaxy Camera 2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 Fujifilm T500 Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Fujifilm T500

 Galaxy Camera 2 Fujifilm T500 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2013More modern by 12 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen size4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Screen resolution1037k230kSharper screen (+807k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 Fujifilm T500 Galaxy Camera 2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm T500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm T500 features external measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has proportions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm T500 vs the Galaxy Camera 2.

Fujifilm T500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T500 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The picture here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm T500 and Galaxy Camera 2.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of files however you may want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged Fujifilm T500 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm T500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm T500
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
44
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography advice
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (136 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (283g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Sports photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography advice
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
48
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery (400 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography details
75
lighter than competitors (136 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
73
better than average battery (400 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (283g)
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography features
41
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
52
focusing manually
relatively wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (400 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm T500
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
35
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competitors (136 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
37
relatively wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
lighter than competitors in class (283 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Fujifilm T500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T500 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2014-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 4.8"
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - 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 - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.80 m
Flash options - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 grams (0.30 pounds) 283 grams (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 - 400 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $0 $400