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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung ST93

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Samsung ST93 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Released July 2011
Samsung ST93
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Launched April 2011
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung ST93 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Samsung ST93, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the ST93 (16MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and ST93 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was launched 3 months later than the ST93 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm F550 EXR being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR matches up against the ST93 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Samsung ST93

 Fujifilm F550 EXR ST93 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 ST93 Fujifilm F550 EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Samsung ST93

 Fujifilm F550 EXR ST93 
LaunchedJuly 2011April 2011Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F550 EXR offers exterior measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung ST93 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Samsung ST93 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus the ST93.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung ST93 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and ST93 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung ST93 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and ST93.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact resolution but different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F550 EXR has the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung ST93 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung ST93 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Portrait photography with Samsung ST93
39
decent megapixels (16MP)
saves RAW formats
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2")
29
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Street photography advice
Samsung ST93 Street photography advice
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2")
49
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST93 as a Sports photography camera
52
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2")
lacks phase detect AF
27
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST93 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition in class (215g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
70
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Landscape photography details
Samsung ST93 Landscape photography details
49
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
saves RAW formats
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2")
does not have Timelapse function
38
fast max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Vlogging features
Samsung ST93 Vlogging features
33
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
27
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung ST93 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Samsung ST93
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRSamsung ST93
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Samsung ST93
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2011-07-19 2011-04-20
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
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) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data 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 215g (0.47 lbs) 110g (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" 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 ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $450 -