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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
52
Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
44
Fujifilm X-S1 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise 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 4G
(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
  • Introduced August 2012
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was revealed 9 months before the Galaxy Camera 4G which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X-S1 grades vs the Galaxy Camera 4G when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 Fujifilm X-S1 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k0kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Fujifilm X-S1

 Galaxy Camera 4G Fujifilm X-S1 
IntroducedAugust 2012November 2011Newer by 9 months
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 Fujifilm X-S1 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-S1 has got external dimensions of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") and a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 against the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-S1 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 52 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The picture below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-S1 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S1 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G will provide greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-S1 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Portrait photography camera
46
manual focus
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-S1
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
52
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
heavier than average (920g)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-S1
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
44
incredible zoom range (24-624mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
has no phase detect auto focus
45
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-S1
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
43
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average (920 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
72
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
reasonably wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Landscape photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography info
45
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
lack of Time Lapse function
47
reasonably wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Vlogging features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging features
26
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic port
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
heavier than average (920 grams)
37
reasonably wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Fujifilm X-S1Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X-S1 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-11-24 2012-08-29
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR 1.4GHz Quad-Core
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 area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 -
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-624mm (26.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds -
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB 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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 920 gr (2.03 lb) 305 gr (0.67 lb)
Physical dimensions 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 216 not tested
Other
Battery model NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $399 $550