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Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung HZ50W 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
  • Announced January 2013
Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Launched May 2010
  • Other Name is WB5500
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Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm T550 and Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was revealed 2 years after the HZ50W which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm T550 being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm T550 matches up versus the HZ50W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Samsung HZ50W

 Fujifilm T550 HZ50W 
LaunchedJanuary 2013May 2010Newer by 33 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Fujifilm T550

 HZ50W Fujifilm T550 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Samsung HZ50W

 Fujifilm T550 HZ50W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm T550 has got exterior measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Samsung HZ50W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm T550 and Samsung HZ50W in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm T550 and the HZ50W.

Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T550 and HZ50W is 95 and 70 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The pic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T550 and HZ50W.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm T550 to produce more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm T550 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm T550
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ50W
35
decent MP (16MP)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
46
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Sports photography features
Samsung HZ50W Sports photography features
45
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
48
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ50W Travel photography highlights
76
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
58
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography details
48
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
51
you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm T550
Vlogging with Samsung HZ50W
35
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (136g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
24
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
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Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Samsung HZ50W
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Samsung HZ50W
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T550 Samsung HZ50W
Also called as - WB5500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2010-05-03
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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 data format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136g (0.30 lbs) 426g (0.94 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $160 $250