Fujifilm XP80 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm XP80 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP80 was released 2 years later than the Galaxy Camera 3G and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm XP80 grades versus the Galaxy Camera 3G with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm XP80 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP80 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP80 offers outer dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm XP80 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XP80 vs the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP80 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 93 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP80 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of images though you really should take the production date of the cameras into account. The newer Fujifilm XP80 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.