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Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2012
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
  • Announced January 2014
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung WB50F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was introduced 24 months prior to the WB50F which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm JX550 matches up vs the WB50F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Samsung WB50F

 Fujifilm JX550 WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Fujifilm JX550

 WB50F Fujifilm JX550 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2012Fresher by 24 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Samsung WB50F

 Fujifilm JX550 WB50F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX550 has got outer measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Samsung WB50F has sizing of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 vs the WB50F.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX550 and WB50F is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The visual below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX550 and WB50F.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you may want to take the age of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm JX550 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Portrait photography camera
29
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
36
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography details
Samsung WB50F Street photography details
55
lighter than competition (113 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (207 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Sports photography highlights
31
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JX550
Travel photography with Samsung WB50F
68
lighter than competition (113 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average (207g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography advice
33
decently wide (26mm)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
47
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JX550
Vlogging with Samsung WB50F
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
30
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (207 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Samsung WB50F
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Samsung WB50F
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Samsung WB50F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs -
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113 gr (0.25 lbs) 207 gr (0.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-45A BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $200 $180