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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung HZ10W 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
  • Released July 2011
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Alternate Name is WB500
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Samsung HZ10W, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and HZ10W (10MP) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and HZ10W (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was introduced 2 years later than the HZ10W and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR grades against the HZ10W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Samsung HZ10W

 Fujifilm F550 EXR HZ10W 
ReleasedJuly 2011May 2009Fresher by 27 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 HZ10W Fujifilm F550 EXR 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Samsung HZ10W

 Fujifilm F550 EXR HZ10W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F550 EXR has got outside dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Samsung HZ10W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs the HZ10W.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and HZ10W is 91 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The visual here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and HZ10W.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F550 EXR with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will offer more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm F550 EXR provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Portrait photography info
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography info
40
MP count good (16MP)
saves RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2")
31
has manual focus
features face detection focusing
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Street photography factors
Samsung HZ10W Street photography factors
69
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (215g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2")
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition in class (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Sports photography camera
53
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
small sensor (1/2")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Travel photography with Samsung HZ10W
69
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
54
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (249 grams)
low MP (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ10W
50
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
saves RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2")
does not have Time Lapse mode
35
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Vlogging factors
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging factors
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
28
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition in class (249g)
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Samsung HZ10W
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRSamsung HZ10W
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Samsung HZ10W
Otherwise known as - WB500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-19 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2432
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format AVI MPEG4 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215g (0.47 lb) 249g (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
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