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Canon S100 vs Olympus 550WP

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot S100 front
 
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon S100 vs Olympus 550WP Key Specs

Canon S100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 198g - 99 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released December 2011
  • Superseded the Canon S95
  • Updated by Canon S110
Olympus 550WP
(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
  • Announced January 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju 550WP
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Canon S100 vs Olympus 550WP Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Canon S100 versus Olympus 550WP, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the 550WP (10MP) is pretty close but the S100 (1/1.7") and 550WP (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S100 was announced 2 years later than the 550WP and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S100 scores versus the 550WP when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon S100 over the Olympus 550WP

 S100 550WP 
AnnouncedDecember 2011January 2009Fresher by 36 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Canon S100

 550WP S100 

Common features in the Canon S100 and Olympus 550WP

 S100 550WP 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon S100 vs Olympus 550WP Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon S100 features physical dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Olympus 550WP has proportions of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Canon S100 versus Olympus 550WP in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the S100 compared to the 550WP.

Canon S100 vs Olympus 550WP size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S100 and 550WP is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon S100 vs Olympus 550WP top view buttons comparison

Canon S100 vs Olympus 550WP Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The photograph below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S100 and 550WP.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S100 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon S100 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer S100 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon S100 vs Olympus 550WP sensor size comparison

Canon S100 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S100 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon S100
Portrait photography with Olympus 550WP
45
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon S100 Street photography details
Olympus 550WP Street photography details
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon S100
Sports photography with Olympus 550WP
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S100 Travel photography details
Olympus 550WP Travel photography details
61
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (200 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
55
weather sealing
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon S100
Landscape photography with Olympus 550WP
51
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
not so great battery power (200 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S100 Vlogging information
Olympus 550WP Vlogging information
36
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
25
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Canon S100 vs Olympus 550WP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S100 and Olympus 550WP
 Canon PowerShot S100Olympus Stylus 550WP
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot S100 Olympus Stylus 550WP
Also Known as - mju 550WP
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-12-22 2009-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.0
Macro focusing distance 3cm 7cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (240, 30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 198g (0.44 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 60 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 153 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Storage slots One One
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