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Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung WB30F 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
  • Launched January 2013
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm T550 versus Samsung WB30F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was unveiled at a similar time to the WB30F so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm T550 matches up against the WB30F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Samsung WB30F

 Fujifilm T550 WB30F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Fujifilm T550

 WB30F Fujifilm T550 

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Samsung WB30F

 Fujifilm T550 WB30F 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2013Same generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you 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) whilst the Samsung WB30F has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm T550 against the WB30F.

Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T550 and WB30F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T550 and WB30F.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of files although you should really factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography features
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Street photography details
Samsung WB30F Street photography details
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (136g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (128g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Sports photography features
Samsung WB30F Sports photography features
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Travel photography features
Samsung WB30F Travel photography features
75
lighter than average (136 grams)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than average (128g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography features
47
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
43
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Vlogging info
Samsung WB30F Vlogging info
35
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than average (136 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
33
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than average (128 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Samsung WB30F
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Samsung WB30F
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T550 Samsung WB30F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-07 2013-01-07
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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.1-6.3
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136g (0.30 pounds) 128g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $160 $180