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Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Fujifilm S9800 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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
  • Revealed January 2015
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(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
  • Announced August 2012
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9800 was introduced 2 years later than the Galaxy Camera 4G and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S9800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm S9800 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 4G with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 Fujifilm S9800 Galaxy Camera 4G 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015August 2012More recent by 29 months
Display resolution460k0kSharper display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Fujifilm S9800

 Galaxy Camera 4G Fujifilm S9800 
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S9800 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 Fujifilm S9800 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display

Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S9800 has got physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 compared to the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9800 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 61 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The graphic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S9800 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of photos but you should factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer Fujifilm S9800 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Portrait photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography details
37
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Street photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography details
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (670 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S9800
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
53
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
44
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S9800
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
57
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (670g)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
72
lighter than competition (305 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
decently wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S9800
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
42
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
47
decently wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Vlogging advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging advice
57
rather wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (670g)
36
decently wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (305g)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9800 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Fujifilm S9800Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm S9800 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 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 measurements 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 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focus range 7cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs -
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 grams (1.48 lbs) 305 grams (0.67 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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $299 $550