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Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs

Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2013
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced August 2012
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Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm T550 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was announced 5 months later than the Galaxy Camera 3G so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm T550 scores vs the Galaxy Camera 3G when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 Fujifilm T550 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Fujifilm T550

 Galaxy Camera 3G Fujifilm T550 
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 Fujifilm T550 Galaxy Camera 3G 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013August 2012Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm T550 provides external dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm T550 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm T550 compared to the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T550 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The visual below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T550 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you might want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography advice
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (136 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Sports photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography highlights
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
44
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Travel photography camera
76
lighter than competitors (136g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
72
lighter than competition (305 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
fairly wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography info
48
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
47
fairly wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
very good size screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Vlogging camera
35
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (136 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
36
fairly wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (305g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
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Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T550 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2012-08-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 -
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 4.8"
Resolution of display 230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136g (0.30 pounds) 305g (0.67 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $160 $606