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Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Samsung HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Also Known as WB650
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Here, we are matching up the Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was introduced 2 years later than the HZ35W and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm T550 scores versus the HZ35W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Samsung HZ35W

 Fujifilm T550 HZ35W 
IntroducedJanuary 2013June 2010More recent by 32 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Fujifilm T550

 HZ35W Fujifilm T550 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Samsung HZ35W

 Fujifilm T550 HZ35W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm T550 comes with outside measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Samsung HZ35W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung HZ35W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm T550 and the HZ35W.

Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T550 and HZ35W is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The graphic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm T550 and HZ35W.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm T550 to result in extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm T550 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm T550
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ35W
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
you can focus manually
features face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (136 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography highlights
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Travel photography camera
76
lighter than competitors (136 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
63
lighter than others in class (245g)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography advice
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography advice
48
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
43
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging advice
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competitors (136g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
31
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than others in class (245g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Samsung HZ35W
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix T550 Samsung HZ35W
Also called as - WB650
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash modes - 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136 gr (0.30 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $160 $300