Canon 4000D vs Olympus 550WP

Here, we are reviewing the Canon 4000D vs Olympus 550WP, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the 4000D (18MP) and 550WP (10MP) and the 4000D (APS-C) and 550WP (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The 4000D was manufactured 9 years after the 550WP which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon 4000D being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus 550WP being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 4000D grades versus the 550WP with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 4000D and Olympus Stylus 550WP. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 4000D Gallery and Olympus 550WP Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 4000D enjoys outer measurements of 129mm x 102mm x 77mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.0") having a weight of 436 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Olympus 550WP has measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Canon 4000D vs Olympus 550WP in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the 4000D and the 550WP.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 4000D and 550WP is 69 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 4000D and 550WP.

Clearly, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 4000D featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon 4000D will give you more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger 4000D is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.