Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung NX3000

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Samsung NX3000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and NX3000 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was unveiled 3 years prior to the NX3000 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm F550 EXR being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR matches up versus the NX3000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR and Samsung NX3000. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F550 EXR provides outside measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung NX3000 has proportions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs the NX3000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and NX3000 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The pic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and NX3000.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F550 EXR with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX3000 will result in more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F550 EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.