Canon A800 vs Olympus 550WP

Following is a detailed analysis of the Canon A800 versus Olympus 550WP, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A800 (10MP) and the 550WP (10MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A800 was introduced 2 years after the 550WP which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the A800 scores versus the 550WP when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A800 and Olympus Stylus 550WP. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A800 Gallery and Olympus 550WP Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A800 features outside measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Olympus 550WP has dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A800 versus Olympus 550WP in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the A800 compared to the 550WP.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A800 and 550WP is 93 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The picture below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A800 and 550WP.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you may want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The newer A800 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.