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Fujifilm XF1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Fujifilm XF1 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm XF1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs

Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Announced September 2012
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(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 XF1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

Here, we are looking at the Fujifilm XF1 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was announced about the same time to the Galaxy Camera 3G which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm XF1 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 3G in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 Fujifilm XF1 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display resolution460k0kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Fujifilm XF1

 Galaxy Camera 3G Fujifilm XF1 
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 Fujifilm XF1 Galaxy Camera 3G 
IntroducedSeptember 2012August 2012Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm XF1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XF1 features exterior dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm XF1 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 against the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XF1 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 90 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XF1 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XF1 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G will offer extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XF1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography highlights
42
you can focus manually
features face detect focus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Street photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography features
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
small sensor (2/3")
heavier than others (255 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (305g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Sports photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography highlights
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XF1
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
60
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (255g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
72
lighter than competitors in class (305 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
fairly wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Landscape photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography information
53
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
missing Time Lapse recording
47
fairly wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Vlogging factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging factors
34
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing mic support
heavier than others (255 grams)
36
fairly wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (305 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XF1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Fujifilm XF1Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm XF1 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-09-17 2012-08-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface 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 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 -
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Max aperture f/1.8-4.9 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance 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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 255 gr (0.56 lb) 305 gr (0.67 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 199 not tested
Other
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $380 $606