Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax WG-3
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![Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-FinePix-F550-EXR/Fujifilm-F550-EXR-front.jpg)
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
- Announced July 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Introduced July 2013
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax WG-3 Overview
Below, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Pentax WG-3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and WG-3 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.
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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was revealed 24 months earlier than the WG-3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR scores against the WG-3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax WG-3 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR and Pentax WG-3. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery and Pentax WG-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Pentax WG-3
Fujifilm F550 EXR | WG-3 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR
WG-3 | Fujifilm F550 EXR | |||
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Introduced | July 2013 | ![]() | July 2011 | More recent by 24 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus |
Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Pentax WG-3
Fujifilm F550 EXR | WG-3 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen size |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR has got outer dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Pentax WG-3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR against the WG-3.
![Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax WG-3 size comparison Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax WG-3 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-F550-EXR-vs-Pentax-WG-3-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and WG-3 is 91 and 90 respectively.
![Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax WG-3 top view buttons comparison Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax WG-3 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-F550-EXR-vs-Pentax-WG-3-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The photograph here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and WG-3.
As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F550 EXR provides the bigger sensor which should make getting shallow DOF easier. The older Fujifilm F550 EXR is going to be behind in sensor tech.
![Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax WG-3 sensor size comparison Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax WG-3 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-F550-EXR-vs-Pentax-WG-3-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-F550-EXR-vs-Pentax-WG-3-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR | Pentax WG-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Pentax |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR | Pentax WG-3 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Announced | 2011-07-19 | 2013-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | EXR | - |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 3.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | AVI MPEG4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 215 grams (0.47 lb) | 230 grams (0.51 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 39 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 158 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 240 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-50 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $450 | $300 |