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Fujifilm XP50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm XP50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs

Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm XP30
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm XP60
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced August 2012
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm XP50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was introduced 7 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera 3G so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm XP50 matches up against the Galaxy Camera 3G in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 Fujifilm XP50 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Fujifilm XP50

 Galaxy Camera 3G Fujifilm XP50 
AnnouncedAugust 2012January 2012More recent by 7 months
Screen dimension4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 Fujifilm XP50 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm XP50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP50 enjoys exterior dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 against the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP50 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 93 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP50 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to show extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm XP50 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP50
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Street photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Sports photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography features
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (220 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Travel photography camera
64
environment sealing
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery power (220 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
72
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
really wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Landscape photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography features
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery power (220 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
47
really wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
big screen (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Vlogging factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging factors
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
36
really wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no external microphone support
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2012-08-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3072 -
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 -
Macro focus range 9cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 4.8 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video 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) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 pounds) 305 grams (0.67 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 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 220 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $180 $606