Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung WB1100F

Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the WB1100F (16MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and WB1100F (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was unveiled 3 years prior to the WB1100F and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm F550 EXR being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR grades against the WB1100F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR & Samsung WB1100F. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery & Samsung WB1100F Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR features physical dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung WB1100F has measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") and a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and the WB1100F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and WB1100F is 91 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and WB1100F.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F550 EXR offers the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The older Fujifilm F550 EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.