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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Following is a complete review of the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and WB50F (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was revealed 3 years earlier than the WB50F which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR matches up versus the WB50F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Samsung WB50F

 Fujifilm F550 EXR WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 WB50F Fujifilm F550 EXR 
IntroducedJanuary 2014July 2011More modern by 30 months
Manually focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Samsung WB50F

 Fujifilm F550 EXR WB50F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F550 EXR has outer 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 WB50F has sizing of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Samsung WB50F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus the WB50F.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and WB50F is 91 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and WB50F.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F550 EXR includes the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler. The more aged Fujifilm F550 EXR will be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography advice
40
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
37
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Street photography camera
69
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average (215g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Sports photography information
Samsung WB50F Sports photography information
53
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than average (215g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (207 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Landscape photography details
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography details
50
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
missing Timelapse mode
47
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Vlogging information
Samsung WB50F Vlogging information
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (215 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing microphone jack
30
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Samsung WB50F
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRSamsung WB50F
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Samsung WB50F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-07-19 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format AVI MPEG4 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 gr (0.47 pounds) 207 gr (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $450 $180