Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm S9800 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S9800 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Fujifilm S9800 | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | ![]() | August 2012 | More recent by 29 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 0k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Fujifilm S9800
Galaxy Camera 4G | Fujifilm S9800 | |||
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Display dimensions | 4.8" | ![]() | 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 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications
Fujifilm S9800 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | |
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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 |