Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus 550WP
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Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus 550WP Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F) lens
- 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
- Launched January 2011
(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
- Revealed January 2009
- Also referred to as mju 550WP
Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus 550WP Overview
Let's look closer at the Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus 550WP, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the A3200 IS (14MP) and 550WP (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe A3200 IS was introduced 2 years after the 550WP which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the A3200 IS scores versus the 550WP with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus 550WP Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS and Olympus Stylus 550WP. The whole galleries are available at Canon A3200 IS Gallery and Olympus 550WP Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Olympus 550WP
A3200 IS | 550WP | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | January 2009 | Newer by 25 months | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Canon A3200 IS
550WP | A3200 IS |
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Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Olympus 550WP
A3200 IS | 550WP | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus 550WP Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A3200 IS features physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while 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).
Take a look at the Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus 550WP in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the A3200 IS against the 550WP.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A3200 IS and 550WP is 95 and 94 respectively.
Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus 550WP Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The picture here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A3200 IS and 550WP.
To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon A3200 IS to render more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern A3200 IS will have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus 550WP Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Olympus Stylus 550WP | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Olympus Stylus 550WP |
Also called as | - | mju 550WP |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2009-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-5.0 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 7cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 2.5" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 149 grams (0.33 lbs) | 167 grams (0.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NB-8L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $230 | $399 |