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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung PL210

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Samsung PL210 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung PL210 Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase 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 PL210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung PL210 Overview

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Samsung PL210, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and PL210 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was revealed 7 months later than the PL210 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm F550 EXR being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR grades versus the PL210 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Samsung PL210

 Fujifilm F550 EXR PL210 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2011Fresher by 7 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 PL210 Fujifilm F550 EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Samsung PL210

 Fujifilm F550 EXR PL210 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm F550 EXR has outer measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Samsung PL210 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR against the PL210.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung PL210 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and PL210 is 91 and 99 respectively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung PL210 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and PL210.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F550 EXR having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will show greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm F550 EXR provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung PL210 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung PL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Portrait photography advice
Samsung PL210 Portrait photography advice
39
decent megapixels (16MP)
saves RAW formats
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2")
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Street photography details
Samsung PL210 Street photography details
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average (215 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2")
49
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Sports photography with Samsung PL210
52
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2")
does not have phase detect AF
26
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Travel photography with Samsung PL210
69
lighter than average (215 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Landscape photography camera
49
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
saves RAW formats
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lack of Time Lapse function
37
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Vlogging advice
Samsung PL210 Vlogging advice
33
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (215g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung PL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Samsung PL210
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRSamsung PL210
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Samsung PL210
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2011-07-19 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 -
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
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) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE 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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format AVI MPEG4 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 gr (0.47 pounds) -
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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)) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots One One
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