Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

On this page, we are analyzing the Fujifilm S9800 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9800 was introduced 13 months after the Galaxy Camera 2 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S9800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm S9800 matches up against the Galaxy Camera 2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm S9800 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S9800 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S9800 provides physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has proportions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm S9800 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 and the Galaxy Camera 2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9800 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 61 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The picture below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9800 and Galaxy Camera 2.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you may want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The newer Fujifilm S9800 will have a benefit in sensor technology.