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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Released January 2013
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Samsung DV150F, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and DV150F (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was launched 17 months prior to the DV150F which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR scores against the DV150F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Samsung DV150F

 Fujifilm F550 EXR DV150F 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 DV150F Fujifilm F550 EXR 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2011More modern by 17 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Samsung DV150F

 Fujifilm F550 EXR DV150F 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR features physical measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV150F has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Samsung DV150F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR compared to the DV150F.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and DV150F is 91 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and DV150F.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F550 EXR has the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF easier. The more aged Fujifilm F550 EXR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Portrait photography information
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography information
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megapixel count good (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2")
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Street photography info
Samsung DV150F Street photography info
69
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (215 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2")
56
lighter than competition (116g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Sports photography highlights
Samsung DV150F Sports photography highlights
52
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2")
lacks phase detect auto focus
36
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography factors
Samsung DV150F Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competition (215g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (116g)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Landscape photography camera
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relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2")
lack of Time Lapse function
34
fairly wide (25mm)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Vlogging information
Samsung DV150F Vlogging information
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relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (215g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of external mic support
32
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
offers face detect focus
lighter than competition (116g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Samsung DV150F
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRSamsung DV150F
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Samsung DV150F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-07-19 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format AVI MPEG4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215g (0.47 pounds) 116g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $450 $150