Fujifilm X10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Here is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm X10 and Samsung Galaxy Camera, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X10 was brought out 7 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X10 scores vs the Galaxy Camera for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X10 & Samsung Galaxy Camera. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X10 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X10 has physical measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X10 and Samsung Galaxy Camera in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X10 vs the Galaxy Camera.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X10 and Galaxy Camera is 83 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X10 and Galaxy Camera.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X10 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung Galaxy Camera will render more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X10 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.