Fujifilm XF1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm XF1 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was announced 15 months before the Galaxy Camera 2 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm XF1 matches up against the Galaxy Camera 2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm XF1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm XF1 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XF1 offers external measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has proportions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm XF1 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 vs the Galaxy Camera 2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XF1 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XF1 and Galaxy Camera 2.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XF1 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 will result in greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm XF1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.