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Canon 80D vs Olympus 550WP

Portability
59
Imaging
67
Features
92
Overall
77
Canon EOS 80D front
 
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon 80D vs Olympus 550WP Key Specs

Canon 80D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 730g - 139 x 105 x 79mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Superseded the Canon 70D
  • Later Model is Canon 90D
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
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju 550WP
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Canon 80D vs Olympus 550WP Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Canon 80D versus Olympus 550WP, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the 80D (24MP) and 550WP (10MP) and the 80D (APS-C) and 550WP (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 80D was unveiled 7 years after the 550WP which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 80D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus 550WP being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the 80D grades vs the 550WP with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 80D over the Olympus 550WP

 80D 550WP 
IntroducedFebruary 2016January 2009Newer by 87 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Canon 80D

 550WP 80D 

Common features in the Canon 80D and Olympus 550WP

 80D 550WP 

Canon 80D vs Olympus 550WP Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Canon 80D features outer dimensions of 139mm x 105mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) and the Olympus 550WP has specifications of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Canon 80D versus Olympus 550WP in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the 80D vs the 550WP.

Canon 80D vs Olympus 550WP size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 80D and 550WP is 59 and 94 respectively.

Canon 80D vs Olympus 550WP top view buttons comparison

Canon 80D vs Olympus 550WP Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 80D and 550WP.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 80D having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Canon 80D will deliver greater detail having an extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher 80D will have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon 80D vs Olympus 550WP sensor size comparison

Canon 80D vs Olympus 550WP Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 80D vs Olympus 550WP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 80D Portrait photography information
Olympus 550WP Portrait photography information
80
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon 80D Street photography features
Olympus 550WP Street photography features
69
screen articulates
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
61
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon 80D Sports photography advice
Olympus 550WP Sports photography advice
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
30
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 80D Travel photography info
Olympus 550WP Travel photography info
77
weather proofing
supports focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
55
environment proof
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 80D Landscape photography advice
Olympus 550WP Landscape photography advice
76
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
30
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 80D Vlogging highlights
Olympus 550WP Vlogging highlights
70
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone port
does not have image stabilization
25
image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon 80D vs Olympus 550WP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 80D and Olympus 550WP
 Canon EOS 80DOlympus Stylus 550WP
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model type Canon EOS 80D Olympus Stylus 550WP
Also referred to as - mju 550WP
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-02-18 2009-01-07
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 22.5 x 15mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 337.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 16000 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 45 -
Cross type focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.0
Macro focusing distance - 7cm
Number of lenses 326 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash modes - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 730g (1.61 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 139 x 105 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 79 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1135 not tested
Other
Battery life 960 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E6N -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $1,199 $399