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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost 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 Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was introduced 3 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 2 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR grades against the Galaxy Camera 2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 Fujifilm F550 EXR Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 Galaxy Camera 2 Fujifilm F550 EXR 
LaunchedJanuary 2014July 2011Fresher by 29 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display dimension4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution1037k460kCrisper display (+577k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 Fujifilm F550 EXR Galaxy Camera 2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR offers physical 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 Galaxy Camera 2 has measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and the Galaxy Camera 2.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Galaxy Camera 2 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Galaxy Camera 2.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same resolution but different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F550 EXR provides the larger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh less difficult. The older Fujifilm F550 EXR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Portrait photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography information
39
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
no manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2")
44
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Street photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography features
69
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2")
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (283 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Sports photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography advice
52
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
small sensor (1/2")
lack of phase detect autofocus
48
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery power (400 CIPA)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
73
good battery power (400 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (283g)
has bluetooth
supports touch to focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Landscape photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography features
49
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
52
focusing manually
fairly wide (23mm)
lovely big screen (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
good battery power (400 shots)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
37
fairly wide (23mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic port
lighter than competition in class (283g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRSamsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-07-19 2014-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format AVI MPEG4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 grams (0.47 pounds) 283 grams (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 158 not tested
Other
Battery life - 400 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $450 $400