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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
78
Overall
72
Fujifilm X-E3 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 337g - 121 x 74 x 43mm
  • Released September 2017
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-E2S
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-E4
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Other Name is Wi-Fi
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-E3 (APS-C) and Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-E3 was revealed 4 years later than the Galaxy Camera and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-E3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X-E3 scores against the Galaxy Camera in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 Fujifilm X-E3 Galaxy Camera 
IntroducedSeptember 2017February 2013More recent by 56 months
Display resolution1040k922kSharper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Fujifilm X-E3

 Galaxy Camera Fujifilm X-E3 
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 Fujifilm X-E3 Galaxy Camera 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E3 has external dimensions of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-E3 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 vs the Galaxy Camera.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E3 and Galaxy Camera is 85 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The photograph underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Galaxy Camera.

All in all, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-E3 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-E3 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-E3 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Portrait photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography information
80
focusing manually
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
40
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Street photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography highlights
72
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus by touch
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (300g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Sports photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography info
75
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
50
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Travel photography camera
77
connects via bluetooth
offers focus by touch
good megapixels (24MP)
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors (300 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-E3
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3")
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
50
manual focus
really wide (23mm)
lovely big screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-E3
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera
37
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
37
really wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic socket
lighter than competitors (300 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E3 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Fujifilm X-E3Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X-E3 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Also called - Wi-Fi
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2017-09-07 2013-02-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor III 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 325 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens focal range - 23-481mm (20.9x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Amount of lenses 54 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 4.8"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (20p, 25p, 24p) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 337 grams (0.74 pounds) 300 grams (0.66 pounds)
Physical dimensions 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") 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 350 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $700 $450