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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung TL500

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(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
Samsung TL500
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Samsung TL500

 Fujifilm F550 EXR TL500 
RevealedJuly 2011July 2010More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 TL500 Fujifilm F550 EXR 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution614k460kClearer screen (+154k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Samsung TL500

 Fujifilm F550 EXR TL500 
Screen dimension3"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).

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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.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Portrait photography details
Samsung TL500 Portrait photography details
39
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2")
40
has manual focus
saves RAW files
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Street photography with Samsung TL500
69
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
lighter than average (215 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2")
66
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than others (386 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Sports photography advice
Samsung TL500 Sports photography advice
52
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2")
lacks phase detect autofocus
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average (215g)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
64
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (386 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Landscape photography with Samsung TL500
49
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2")
does not have Time Lapse mode
52
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL500 as a Vlogging camera
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (215g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
64
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic support
heavier than others (386g)
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Samsung TL500
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRSamsung TL500
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