Canon A490 vs Olympus 550WP

Here, we are comparing the Canon A490 versus Olympus 550WP, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A490 (10MP) and the 550WP (10MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A490 was released 13 months later than the 550WP making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the A490 scores vs the 550WP when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A490 & Olympus Stylus 550WP. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A490 Gallery & Olympus 550WP Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A490 enjoys outside dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Olympus 550WP has proportions of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Canon A490 versus Olympus 550WP in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the A490 compared to the 550WP.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A490 and 550WP is 93 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The visual here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A490 and 550WP.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of images though you should really consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer A490 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.