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Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43
Fujifilm S9800 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs

Fujifilm S9800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2015
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced August 2012
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm S9800 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S9800 was manufactured 2 years after the Galaxy Camera 3G which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S9800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm S9800 scores against the Galaxy Camera 3G for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 Fujifilm S9800 Galaxy Camera 3G 
IntroducedJanuary 2015August 2012Newer by 29 months
Display resolution460k0kSharper display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Fujifilm S9800

 Galaxy Camera 3G Fujifilm S9800 
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S9800 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 Fujifilm S9800 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display

Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm S9800 has outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 and the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9800 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 61 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The image here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9800 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you should really factor the age of the products into consideration. The newer Fujifilm S9800 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Portrait photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography information
37
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Street photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography details
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than average (670 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Sports photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography factors
53
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
44
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Travel photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography highlights
57
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average (670g)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
72
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
relatively wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Landscape photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography info
42
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
47
relatively wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S9800
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
57
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
missing microphone port
more heavy than average (670 grams)
36
relatively wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9800 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Fujifilm S9800Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm S9800 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-01-14 2012-08-29
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focus distance 7cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 4.8 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds -
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro no built-in flash
Hot shoe
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 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lbs) 305 gr (0.67 lbs)
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 Overall 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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $299 $606