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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs

Fujifilm Z1000EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(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 Z1000EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was released 7 months before the Galaxy Camera 4G which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR scores against the Galaxy Camera 4G with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR Galaxy Camera 4G 
Screen resolution460k0kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 Galaxy Camera 4G Fujifilm Z1000EXR 
AnnouncedAugust 2012January 2012Newer by 7 months
Screen dimension4.8"3.5"Bigger screen (+1.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR comes with outside dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Galaxy Camera 4G is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The pic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Galaxy Camera 4G.

All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR has got the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF less difficult. The more aged Fujifilm Z1000EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW format
29
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Street photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography advice
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (305g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Sports photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography highlights
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
65
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
72
lighter than others (305g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
decently wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Landscape photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography information
43
decently wide (28mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
46
decently wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Vlogging information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging information
35
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing mic port
36
decently wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (305 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXRSamsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 2012-08-29
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 measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 -
Macro focus range 9cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inch 4.8 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 157 gr (0.35 pounds) 305 gr (0.67 pounds)
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 All around 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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $550