Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung WB30F
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Introduced July 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
- Revealed January 2013

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung WB30F Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Samsung WB30F, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and WB30F (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

The Fujifilm F550 EXR was introduced 17 months earlier than the WB30F which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR scores against the WB30F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung WB30F Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR & Samsung WB30F. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery & Samsung WB30F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Samsung WB30F
Fujifilm F550 EXR | WB30F | |||
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Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Fujifilm F550 EXR
WB30F | Fujifilm F550 EXR | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2011 | More modern by 17 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Samsung WB30F
Fujifilm F550 EXR | WB30F | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm F550 EXR has got external dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB30F has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Samsung WB30F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and the WB30F.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and WB30F is 91 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The picture below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and WB30F.
All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F550 EXR uses the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult. The more aged Fujifilm F550 EXR is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung WB30F Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR | Samsung WB30F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR | Samsung WB30F |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-07-19 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | EXR | - |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | AVI MPEG4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 215g (0.47 lbs) | 128g (0.28 lbs) |
Dimensions | 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 39 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 158 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $450 | $180 |