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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(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
Samsung WB30F
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Samsung WB30F

 Fujifilm F550 EXR WB30F 
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 WB30F Fujifilm F550 EXR 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2011More modern by 17 months

Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Samsung WB30F

 Fujifilm F550 EXR WB30F 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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).

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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.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Portrait photography with Samsung WB30F
40
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
delivers RAW files
no manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2")
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Street photography features
Samsung WB30F Street photography features
69
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average (215 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2")
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (128 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Sports photography factors
Samsung WB30F Sports photography factors
53
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2")
has no phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography info
Samsung WB30F Travel photography info
69
lighter than average (215 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (128g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Landscape photography with Samsung WB30F
50
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
delivers RAW files
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB30F as a Vlogging camera
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (215 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
33
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition (128g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Samsung WB30F
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRSamsung WB30F
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