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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2011
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Additionally Known as Wi-Fi
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was unveiled 19 months before the Galaxy Camera which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR scores versus the Galaxy Camera in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 Fujifilm F550 EXR Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 Galaxy Camera Fujifilm F550 EXR 
ReleasedFebruary 2013July 2011More recent by 19 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen dimension4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 Fujifilm F550 EXR Galaxy Camera 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR comes with exterior measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Samsung Galaxy Camera in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR compared to the Galaxy Camera.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Galaxy Camera is 91 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The visual here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Galaxy Camera.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same MP albeit different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F550 EXR offers the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler. The older Fujifilm F550 EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Portrait photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography factors
40
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2")
40
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Street photography camera
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (215g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2")
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (300 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Sports photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography information
53
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2")
does not have phase detect autofocus
50
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography details
69
lighter than competition in class (215g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average in class (300 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Landscape photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography details
50
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2")
no Timelapse recording
50
has manual focus
reasonably wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Vlogging factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging factors
33
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no external microphone jack
37
reasonably wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone socket
lighter than average in class (300g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRSamsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Samsung Galaxy Camera
Also called - Wi-Fi
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-19 2013-02-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16MP 16MP
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 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 4.8"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance 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 data 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) none
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lb) 300 grams (0.66 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" 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)) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $450 $450