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Canon 1D X vs Olympus 550WP

Portability
50
Imaging
65
Features
73
Overall
68
Canon EOS-1D X front
 
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon 1D X vs Olympus 550WP Key Specs

Canon 1D X
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1340g - 158 x 164 x 83mm
  • Announced October 2011
  • Older Model is Canon 1Ds MIII
  • Successor is Canon 1D X II
Olympus 550WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-5.0) lens
  • 167g - 94 x 62 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Additionally Known as mju 550WP
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Canon 1D X vs Olympus 550WP Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Canon 1D X versus Olympus 550WP, former being a Pro DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 1D X (18MP) and 550WP (10MP) and the 1D X (Full frame) and 550WP (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The 1D X was revealed 2 years later than the 550WP and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon 1D X being a Large SLR camera and the Olympus 550WP being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 1D X matches up versus the 550WP with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D X over the Olympus 550WP

 1D X 550WP 
AnnouncedOctober 2011January 2009More recent by 34 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimension3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Canon 1D X

 550WP 1D X 

Common features in the Canon 1D X and Olympus 550WP

 1D X 550WP 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon 1D X vs Olympus 550WP Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 1D X enjoys exterior dimensions of 158mm x 164mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") having a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs) and the Olympus 550WP has proportions of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the 1D X vs the 550WP.

Canon 1D X vs Olympus 550WP size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1D X and 550WP is 50 and 94 respectively.

Canon 1D X vs Olympus 550WP top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D X vs Olympus 550WP Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The photograph here may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1D X and 550WP.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 1D X having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon 1D X will render more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent 1D X provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 1D X vs Olympus 550WP sensor size comparison

Canon 1D X vs Olympus 550WP Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D X vs Olympus 550WP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D X Portrait photography features
Olympus 550WP Portrait photography features
79
has manual focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 1D X
Street photography with Olympus 550WP
59
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
great ISO range (51,200)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
61
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D X Sports photography information
Olympus 550WP Sports photography information
70
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (1,120 per charge)
30
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D X Travel photography highlights
Olympus 550WP Travel photography highlights
49
environment sealing
megapixel count good (18MP)
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (1,120 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
55
environment sealing
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D X Landscape photography factors
Olympus 550WP Landscape photography factors
68
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (1,120 shots)
no Timelapse recording
30
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D X as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 550WP as a Vlogging camera
28
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
25
image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic support
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Canon 1D X vs Olympus 550WP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D X and Olympus 550WP
 Canon EOS-1D XOlympus Stylus 550WP
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model type Canon EOS-1D X Olympus Stylus 550WP
Otherwise known as - mju 550WP
Category Pro DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-10-18 2009-01-07
Physical type Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual Digic 5+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 5184 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 51200 1600
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 61 -
Cross type focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 38-114mm (3.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.0
Macro focusing distance - 7cm
Total lenses 250 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 2.5"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 14.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash options E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps, 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1340 gr (2.95 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 158 x 164 x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 82 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2786 not tested
Other
Battery life 1120 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E4N -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA compatible xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Card slots Dual 1
Cost at launch $5,299 $399