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Fujifilm XP50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Fujifilm XP50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm XP30
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP60
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 XP50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Fujifilm XP50 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was manufactured 24 months prior to the Galaxy Camera 2 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm XP50 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera 2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 Fujifilm XP50 Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Fujifilm XP50

 Galaxy Camera 2 Fujifilm XP50 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2012Newer by 24 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen sizing4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Screen resolution1037k230kSharper screen (+807k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 Fujifilm XP50 Galaxy Camera 2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm XP50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP50 enjoys outside measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 versus the Galaxy Camera 2.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP50 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The image here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP50 and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to give you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XP50 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Portrait photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography information
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
44
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than others in class (283 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Sports photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography highlights
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
48
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (400 CIPA)
low fps (5.0 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Travel photography camera
64
environment proof
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (220 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
73
great battery pack (400 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (283 grams)
supports bluetooth
has touch focus
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography highlights
39
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
52
you can focus manually
quite wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
great battery pack (400 CIPA)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Vlogging camera
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
37
quite wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic socket
lighter than others in class (283 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 2014-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 9cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 4.8 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 175g (0.39 pounds) 283g (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 220 images 400 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $180 $400