Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung WB850F
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Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
- Launched January 2012

Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung WB850F Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm T550 and Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm T550 was unveiled 13 months after the WB850F which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm T550 grades against the WB850F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung WB850F Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix T550 and Samsung WB850F. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm T550 Gallery and Samsung WB850F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Samsung WB850F
Fujifilm T550 | WB850F | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | More modern by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Fujifilm T550
WB850F | Fujifilm T550 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Samsung WB850F
Fujifilm T550 | WB850F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm T550 comes with outer dimensions 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 WB850F has measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
See the Fujifilm T550 and Samsung WB850F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm T550 vs the WB850F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T550 and WB850F is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The pic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T550 and WB850F.
As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs although you will need to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent Fujifilm T550 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix T550 | Samsung WB850F | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix T550 | Samsung WB850F |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-01-07 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | AMOLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.50 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 136 grams (0.30 lbs) | 250 grams (0.55 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
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 (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $160 | $599 |