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Fujifilm X10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
45
Fujifilm X10 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm X10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs

Fujifilm X10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X20
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • 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 X10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Fujifilm X10 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X10 was revealed very close to the Galaxy Camera 3G so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X10 scores versus the Galaxy Camera 3G in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 Fujifilm X10 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen resolution460k0kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Fujifilm X10

 Galaxy Camera 3G Fujifilm X10 
Screen dimensions4.8"2.8"Bigger screen (+2")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 Fujifilm X10 Galaxy Camera 3G 
IntroducedJuly 2012August 2012Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Fujifilm X10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X10 comes with physical dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X10 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X10 versus the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Fujifilm X10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X10 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 83 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X10 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X10 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G will resolve more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively.

Fujifilm X10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X10
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
49
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/1,000 seconds)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X10
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
very small sensor (2/3")
more heavy than competition in class (350 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (305 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Sports photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography advice
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
good battery power (270 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Travel photography camera
60
good battery power (270 per charge)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (350 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
72
lighter than average in class (305g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
relatively wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
very good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Landscape photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography advice
55
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (270 per charge)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
missing Timelapse mode
47
relatively wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Vlogging details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging details
32
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (350g)
36
relatively wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (305 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing external microphone port
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Fujifilm X10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X10 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Fujifilm X10Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm X10 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-07-11 2012-08-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I 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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 -
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-2.8 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8" 4.8"
Resolution of display 460k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s -
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/1000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data 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) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350g (0.77 lb) 305g (0.67 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 245 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $600 $606