Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR & Samsung Galaxy Camera. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.