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Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung SL820 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as IT100
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Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Fujifilm T550 versus Samsung SL820, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and SL820 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was manufactured 3 years after the SL820 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm T550 grades against the SL820 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Samsung SL820

 Fujifilm T550 SL820 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2009More modern by 48 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Fujifilm T550

 SL820 Fujifilm T550 

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Samsung SL820

 Fujifilm T550 SL820 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm T550 enjoys external measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Samsung SL820 has specifications of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm T550 and the SL820.

Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T550 and SL820 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The image below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T550 and SL820.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm T550 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm T550 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography details
Samsung SL820 Portrait photography details
35
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
26
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Street photography factors
Samsung SL820 Street photography factors
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Sports photography highlights
Samsung SL820 Sports photography highlights
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Travel photography camera
76
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
57
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography highlights
48
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
32
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL820 as a Vlogging camera
35
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (136g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
28
quite wide (28mm)
features face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Samsung SL820
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Samsung SL820
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T550 Samsung SL820
Otherwise known as - IT100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2009-02-17
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.4-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 grams (0.30 lbs) 168 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $160 $280