Canon S100 vs Olympus 550WP
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Canon S100 vs Olympus 550WP Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Canon S95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
(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
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.
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe 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.
Canon S100 vs Olympus 550WP Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S100 & Olympus Stylus 550WP. The whole galleries are provided at Canon S100 Gallery & Olympus 550WP Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S100 over the Olympus 550WP
S100 | 550WP | |||
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Announced | December 2011 | January 2009 | Fresher by 36 months | |
Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Canon S100
550WP | S100 |
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Common features in the Canon S100 and Olympus 550WP
S100 | 550WP | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S100 and 550WP is 93 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Canon S100 vs Olympus 550WP Specifications
Canon PowerShot S100 | Olympus Stylus 550WP | |
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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 |
Pricing at release | $429 | $399 |