Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

In this write-up, we are comparing the Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was released 9 months before the Galaxy Camera 3G which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-S1 grades versus the Galaxy Camera 3G in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-S1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-S1 offers outer measurements of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") accompanied by a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 versus the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-S1 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 52 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-S1 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-S1 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-S1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.