Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Announced January 2015
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Introduced February 2013
- Alternative Name is Wi-Fi

Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview
The following is a comprehensive overview of the Fujifilm S9800 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm S9800 was announced 24 months after the Galaxy Camera making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S9800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm S9800 scores versus the Galaxy Camera with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm S9800 & Samsung Galaxy Camera. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S9800 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera
Fujifilm S9800 | Galaxy Camera | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | ![]() | February 2013 | Newer by 24 months |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Fujifilm S9800
Galaxy Camera | Fujifilm S9800 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display dimensions | 4.8" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+462k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm S9800 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
Fujifilm S9800 | Galaxy Camera | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9800 has got outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm S9800 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 and the Galaxy Camera.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9800 and Galaxy Camera is 61 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S9800 and Galaxy Camera.
As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos but you should always take the age of the products into consideration. The more modern Fujifilm S9800 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications
Fujifilm S9800 | Samsung Galaxy Camera | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model | Fujifilm S9800 | Samsung Galaxy Camera |
Otherwise known as | - | Wi-Fi |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2015-01-14 | 2013-02-19 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 1.4GHz Quad-Core |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 7cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 4.8 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 920 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 16 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1700 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) | - |
Flash modes | Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 670 grams (1.48 lbs) | 300 grams (0.66 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") | 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 | 300 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $299 | $450 |