Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus 550WP
93 Imaging
34 Features
17 Overall
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94 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus 550WP Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus 550WP Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS and Olympus Stylus 550WP. The full galleries are available at Canon A1100 IS Gallery and Olympus 550WP Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Olympus 550WP
A1100 IS | 550WP |
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Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Canon A1100 IS
550WP | A1100 IS | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Crisper screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Olympus 550WP
A1100 IS | 550WP | |||
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Introduced | February 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Same generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.5" | ![]() | 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).
Compare the Canon A1100 IS versus Olympus 550WP in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus 550WP Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | Olympus Stylus 550WP | |
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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 |