Canon A2200 vs Olympus 550WP

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Canon A2200 vs Olympus 550WP, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the A2200 (14MP) and 550WP (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was brought out 2 years later than the 550WP and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the A2200 scores versus the 550WP when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2200 and Olympus Stylus 550WP. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A2200 Gallery and Olympus 550WP Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2200 enjoys exterior dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Olympus 550WP has dimensions 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the A2200 compared to the 550WP.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2200 and 550WP is 95 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2200 and 550WP.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon A2200 to give greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher A2200 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.