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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs

Fujifilm Z1000EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2012
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 referred to as Wi-Fi
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Samsung Galaxy Camera, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was brought out 13 months before the Galaxy Camera which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR grades versus the Galaxy Camera in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 Galaxy Camera Fujifilm Z1000EXR 
ReleasedFebruary 2013January 2012Newer by 13 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen dimensions4.8"3.5"Bigger screen (+1.3")
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR Galaxy Camera 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR enjoys outer dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Samsung Galaxy Camera in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR compared to the Galaxy Camera.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Galaxy Camera is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Galaxy Camera.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR includes the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult. The more aged Fujifilm Z1000EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
34
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2")
no RAW format
39
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Street photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography advice
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2")
no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (300 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Sports photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography information
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2")
no phase detect AF
49
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Travel photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography factors
65
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
68
lighter than competitors in class (300g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
43
relatively wide (28mm)
big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
49
has manual focus
rather wide (23mm)
lovely big screen (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Vlogging highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging highlights
35
relatively wide (28mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
36
rather wide (23mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic jack
lighter than competitors in class (300g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXRSamsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR Samsung Galaxy Camera
Otherwise known as - Wi-Fi
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2013-02-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 9cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor 308 ppi, 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 speed 11.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 157 gr (0.35 lbs) 300 gr (0.66 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" 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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $0 $450