Canon 450D vs Olympus 550WP

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon 450D vs Olympus 550WP, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 450D (12MP) and the 550WP (10MP) is very comparable but the 450D (APS-C) and 550WP (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The 450D was unveiled 7 months before the 550WP and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 450D being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus 550WP being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the 450D scores against the 550WP with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 450D and Olympus Stylus 550WP. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 450D Gallery and Olympus 550WP Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 450D enjoys external measurements of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") along with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Olympus 550WP has proportions of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the 450D compared to the 550WP.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 450D and 550WP is 70 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 450D and 550WP.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 450D using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon 450D will produce more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older 450D will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.