Canon D10 vs Olympus 550WP
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Canon D10 vs Olympus 550WP Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
- 190g - 104 x 67 x 49mm
- Revealed July 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Additionally Known as mju 550WP

Canon D10 vs Olympus 550WP Overview
Below is a extensive overview of the Canon D10 and Olympus 550WP, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the D10 (12MP) and the 550WP (10MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The D10 was revealed 6 months later than the 550WP which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the D10 matches up versus the 550WP when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon D10 vs Olympus 550WP Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot D10 & Olympus Stylus 550WP. The full galleries are viewable at Canon D10 Gallery & Olympus 550WP Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Olympus 550WP
D10 | 550WP | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Canon D10
550WP | D10 |
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Common features in the Canon D10 and Olympus 550WP
D10 | 550WP | |||
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Revealed | July 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Similar age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.5" | ![]() | 2.5" | Identical screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Canon D10 vs Olympus 550WP Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon D10 provides outer dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst 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).
Contrast the Canon D10 and Olympus 550WP in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the D10 and the 550WP.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the D10 and 550WP is 89 and 94 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Olympus 550WP Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D10 and 550WP.
As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon D10 to offer extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

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Canon D10 vs Olympus 550WP Specifications
Canon PowerShot D10 | Olympus Stylus 550WP | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot D10 | Olympus Stylus 550WP |
Also Known as | - | mju 550WP |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-07-01 | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/3.5-5.0 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 7cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5 inch | 2.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/5000s | 1/1000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 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 | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 190g (0.42 pounds) | 167g (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") | 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-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $299 | $399 |