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Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus 550WP

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus 550WP Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Olympus 550WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Additionally referred to as mju 550WP
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Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus 550WP Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Canon A1100 IS versus Olympus 550WP, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the 550WP (10MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was unveiled 2 months after the 550WP which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the A1100 IS matches up against the 550WP in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Olympus 550WP

 A1100 IS 550WP 

Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Canon A1100 IS

 550WP A1100 IS 
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Olympus 550WP

 A1100 IS 550WP 
IntroducedFebruary 2009January 2009Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.5"2.5"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus 550WP Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A1100 IS offers physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Olympus 550WP has measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the A1100 IS versus the 550WP.

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus 550WP size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1100 IS and 550WP is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus 550WP top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus 550WP Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The picture below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1100 IS and 550WP.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon A1100 IS to result in extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus 550WP sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus 550WP Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus 550WP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Portrait photography factors
Olympus 550WP Portrait photography factors
26
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Street photography factors
Olympus 550WP Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1100 IS
Sports photography with Olympus 550WP
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Travel photography factors
Olympus 550WP Travel photography factors
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
55
weather proof
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Landscape photography features
Olympus 550WP Landscape photography features
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.5")
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5")
no manual control
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Vlogging highlights
Olympus 550WP Vlogging highlights
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic port
25
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus 550WP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Olympus 550WP
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISOlympus Stylus 550WP
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Olympus Stylus 550WP
Other name - mju 550WP
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-18 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.5-5.0
Macro focus distance 3cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $160 $399