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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung WB850F 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
  • Revealed July 2011
Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Below, we are matching up the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and WB850F (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was released 5 months earlier than the WB850F and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR scores versus the WB850F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Samsung WB850F

 Fujifilm F550 EXR WB850F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 WB850F Fujifilm F550 EXR 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display resolution614k460kSharper display (+154k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Samsung WB850F

 Fujifilm F550 EXR WB850F 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2012Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F550 EXR provides external dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Samsung WB850F has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

See the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung WB850F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR against the WB850F.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and WB850F is 91 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The graphic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and WB850F.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same megapixels but different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F550 EXR has got the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography advice
39
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2")
43
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Street photography factors
Samsung WB850F Street photography factors
69
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2")
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (250 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Sports photography camera
52
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2")
lack of phase detect auto focus
52
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography features
Samsung WB850F Travel photography features
69
lighter than competition in class (215g)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (250 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Landscape photography information
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography information
49
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2")
does not have Time Lapse mode
49
manual focus
fairly wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Vlogging information
Samsung WB850F Vlogging information
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have mic jack
34
fairly wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (250 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have microphone jack
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Samsung WB850F
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRSamsung WB850F
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Samsung WB850F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-19 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
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) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format AVI MPEG4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lb) 250 grams (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $450 $599