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Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus 550WP

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus 550WP Key Specs

Canon A4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced February 2012
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
  • Released January 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju 550WP
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Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus 550WP Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus 550WP, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the A4000 IS (16MP) and 550WP (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A4000 IS was launched 3 years after the 550WP which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the A4000 IS matches up vs the 550WP with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Olympus 550WP

 A4000 IS 550WP 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2009Newer by 38 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Canon A4000 IS

 550WP A4000 IS 

Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Olympus 550WP

 A4000 IS 550WP 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus 550WP Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Canon A4000 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Olympus 550WP has sizing of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the A4000 IS compared to the 550WP.

Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus 550WP size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A4000 IS and 550WP is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus 550WP top view buttons comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus 550WP Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A4000 IS and 550WP.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon A4000 IS to render more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer A4000 IS will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus 550WP sensor size comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus 550WP Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus 550WP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Portrait photography advice
Olympus 550WP Portrait photography advice
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Street photography factors
Olympus 550WP Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Sports photography highlights
Olympus 550WP Sports photography highlights
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (175 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Travel photography highlights
Olympus 550WP Travel photography highlights
62
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery power (175 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
55
weather sealing
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Landscape photography info
Olympus 550WP Landscape photography info
41
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery power (175 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Vlogging factors
Olympus 550WP Vlogging factors
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
25
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus 550WP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A4000 IS and Olympus 550WP
 Canon PowerShot A4000 ISOlympus Stylus 550WP
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot A4000 IS Olympus Stylus 550WP
Also called - mju 550WP
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-07 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 145 grams (0.32 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 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 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 life 175 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $199 $399