Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung WB700

Let's take a closer look at the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Samsung WB700, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and WB700 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was brought out 7 months after the WB700 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR scores versus the WB700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR and Samsung WB700. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery and Samsung WB700 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR has outside 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) and the Samsung WB700 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Samsung WB700 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR compared to the WB700.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and WB700 is 91 and 98 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The pic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and WB700.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will provide greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm F550 EXR should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.