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Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z35
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Released July 2009
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released January 2014
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm Z35 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z35 was released 5 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 2 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm Z35 scores against the Galaxy Camera 2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 Fujifilm Z35 Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Fujifilm Z35

 Galaxy Camera 2 Fujifilm Z35 
ReleasedJanuary 2014July 2009More modern by 54 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing4.8"2.5"Larger display (+2.3")
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper display (+807k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 Fujifilm Z35 Galaxy Camera 2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z35 comes with outer measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has dimensions 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 versus the Galaxy Camera 2.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z35 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z35 and Galaxy Camera 2.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z35 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Portrait photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography advice
19
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Street photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography information
54
lighter than competition (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (283 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Sports photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography highlights
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
48
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z35
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
56
lighter than competition (125 grams)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
73
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (283 grams)
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Landscape photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography details
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
52
you can focus manually
decently wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Vlogging factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than competition (125 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic socket
37
decently wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone jack
lighter than competitors in class (283 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-07-22 2014-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 8cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 4.8 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 3 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lbs) 283 grams (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 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 - 400 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $130 $400