Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung TL500
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump 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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
- 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
- Revealed July 2010
- Additionally Known as EX1

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung TL500 Overview
Below, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Samsung TL500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and TL500 (1/1.7") possess different sensor sizes.

The Fujifilm F550 EXR was launched 13 months later than the TL500 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR grades vs the TL500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung TL500 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR & Samsung TL500. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery & Samsung TL500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Samsung TL500
Fujifilm F550 EXR | TL500 | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | ![]() | July 2010 | More recent by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR
TL500 | Fujifilm F550 EXR | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+154k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Samsung TL500
Fujifilm F550 EXR | TL500 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F550 EXR provides physical dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL500 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Samsung TL500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs the TL500.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and TL500 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The visual underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and TL500.
All in all, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F550 EXR featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will produce more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm F550 EXR should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung TL500 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR | Samsung TL500 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR | Samsung TL500 |
Also called as | - | EX1 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-07-19 | 2010-07-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | EXR | - |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 30.7mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 24-72mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/1.8-2.4 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.6 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 614k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 5.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | AVI MPEG4 | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 215 gr (0.47 pounds) | 386 gr (0.85 pounds) |
Dimensions | 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 39 | 40 |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.2 | 19.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.6 | 11.1 |
DXO Low light score | 158 | 129 |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-50 | SLB-07A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $450 | $527 |