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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
52
Imaging
37
Features
55
Overall
44
Fujifilm X-S1 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
  • Introduced November 2011
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • 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 X-S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Fujifilm X-S1 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was revealed 3 years before the Galaxy Camera 2 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X-S1 grades vs the Galaxy Camera 2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 Fujifilm X-S1 Galaxy Camera 2 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Fujifilm X-S1

 Galaxy Camera 2 Fujifilm X-S1 
IntroducedJanuary 2014November 2011More modern by 25 months
Screen sizing4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution1037k460kClearer screen (+577k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 Fujifilm X-S1 Galaxy Camera 2 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S1 enjoys physical measurements of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") along with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-S1 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 against the Galaxy Camera 2.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-S1 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 52 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The image below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-S1 and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-S1 with its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-S1 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Portrait photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography features
46
you can focus manually
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
44
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Street photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography details
51
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
small sensor (2/3")
more heavy than competition (920 grams)
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than others (283g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Sports photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography details
43
amazing zoom range (24-624mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
has no phase detect AF
48
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
better than average battery life (400 shots)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Travel photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography features
43
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (624mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (920 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
73
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
lighter than others (283 grams)
has bluetooth
supports touch to focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
no Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Landscape photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography details
45
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (2/3")
missing Timelapse function
52
has manual focus
quite wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Vlogging information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging information
26
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone support
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (920 grams)
37
quite wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone port
lighter than others (283g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Fujifilm X-S1Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm X-S1 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-11-24 2014-01-02
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-624mm (26.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 4.8"
Resolution of display 460k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 920g (2.03 lbs) 283g (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 216 not tested
Other
Battery life - 400 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-95 Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $399 $400