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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise 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 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released August 2012
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was introduced 13 months before the Galaxy Camera 3G making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR grades against the Galaxy Camera 3G with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 Fujifilm F550 EXR Galaxy Camera 3G 
Display resolution460k0kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 Galaxy Camera 3G Fujifilm F550 EXR 
ReleasedAugust 2012July 2011More modern by 13 months
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 Fujifilm F550 EXR Galaxy Camera 3G 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR features external dimensions 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 3G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Galaxy Camera 3G is 91 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F550 EXR uses the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier. The more aged Fujifilm F550 EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
40
decent MP (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2")
30
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Street photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography information
69
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2")
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Sports photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography advice
53
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2")
does not have phase detect auto focus
45
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
69
lighter than average in class (215g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
72
lighter than competition (305g)
good resolution (16MP)
decently wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
great max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Landscape photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography details
50
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2")
does not have Timelapse function
47
decently wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Vlogging camera
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
37
decently wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (305g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRSamsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-07-19 2012-08-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR 1.4GHz Quad-Core
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 surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 4.8 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format AVI MPEG4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 gr (0.47 pounds) 305 gr (0.67 pounds)
Physical 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $450 $606