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Fujifilm S9900w vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Fujifilm S9900w front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
60
Overall
47

Fujifilm S9900w vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9900w
(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
  • Launched January 2015
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm S9900w versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9900w was manufactured 13 months later than the Galaxy Camera 2 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S9900w being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm S9900w grades vs the Galaxy Camera 2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 Fujifilm S9900w Galaxy Camera 2 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2014Fresher by 13 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Fujifilm S9900w

 Galaxy Camera 2 Fujifilm S9900w 
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution1037k460kCrisper display (+577k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S9900w and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 Fujifilm S9900w Galaxy Camera 2 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display

Fujifilm S9900w vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S9900w comes with outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has sizing of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S9900w versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w compared to the Galaxy Camera 2.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9900w and Galaxy Camera 2 is 61 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The photograph below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9900w and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files however you should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher Fujifilm S9900w should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9900w vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Portrait photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography factors
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
43
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S9900w
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
41
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (670g)
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than competition in class (283 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Sports photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography features
53
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
48
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (400 shots)
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Travel photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography factors
60
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
72
better than average battery (400 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (283g)
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Landscape photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography highlights
49
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
51
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
better than average battery (400 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
no external mic support
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
37
reasonably wide (23mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone socket
lighter than competition in class (283 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9900w and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Fujifilm S9900wSamsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm S9900w Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-01-14 2014-01-02
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 7cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 4.8 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 grams (1.48 lbs) 283 grams (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" 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 pictures 400 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $719 $400