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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2011
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Revealed December 2012
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung EX2F Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung EX2F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and EX2F (1/1.7") possess different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was announced 17 months earlier than the EX2F which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR grades against the EX2F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Samsung EX2F

 Fujifilm F550 EXR EX2F 
Screen resolution460k0kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 EX2F Fujifilm F550 EXR 
RevealedDecember 2012July 2011More recent by 17 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Samsung EX2F

 Fujifilm F550 EXR EX2F 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F550 EXR has got exterior measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung EX2F has sizing of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR compared to the EX2F.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and EX2F is 91 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The photograph below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and EX2F.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F550 EXR having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will give you extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F550 EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Portrait photography factors
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography factors
39
good resolution (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2")
42
manual focus
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Street photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Street photography camera
69
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average (215g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2")
68
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Sports photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Sports photography camera
52
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lack of phase detect autofocus
31
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography advice
Samsung EX2F Travel photography advice
69
lighter than average (215 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
66
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (294g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Landscape photography with Samsung EX2F
49
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
53
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Vlogging factors
Samsung EX2F Vlogging factors
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (215g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
71
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (294 grams)
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Samsung EX2F
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRSamsung EX2F
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Samsung EX2F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-07-19 2012-12-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.6 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format AVI MPEG4 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215g (0.47 pounds) 294g (0.65 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 39 48
DXO Color Depth rating 19.2 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.6 11.5
DXO Low light rating 158 209
Other
Battery ID NP-50 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $450 $478