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Canon S110 vs Olympus 550WP

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot S110 front
 
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon S110 vs Olympus 550WP Key Specs

Canon S110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 198g - 99 x 59 x 27mm
  • Released September 2012
  • Earlier Model is Canon S100
  • Replacement is Canon S120
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
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Also referred to as mju 550WP
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Canon S110 vs Olympus 550WP Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Canon S110 vs Olympus 550WP, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the S110 (12MP) and the 550WP (10MP) is relatively close but the S110 (1/1.7") and 550WP (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The S110 was launched 3 years after the 550WP which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S110 scores versus the 550WP in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Olympus 550WP

 S110 550WP 
IntroducedSeptember 2012January 2009More modern by 45 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Canon S110

 550WP S110 

Common features in the Canon S110 and Olympus 550WP

 S110 550WP 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon S110 vs Olympus 550WP Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon S110 enjoys physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S110 vs the 550WP.

Canon S110 vs Olympus 550WP size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S110 and 550WP is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon S110 vs Olympus 550WP top view buttons comparison

Canon S110 vs Olympus 550WP Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The image below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S110 and 550WP.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S110 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon S110 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent S110 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon S110 vs Olympus 550WP sensor size comparison

Canon S110 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S110 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S110 Portrait photography advice
Olympus 550WP Portrait photography advice
41
you can focus manually
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon S110 Street photography details
Olympus 550WP Street photography details
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
supports touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon S110 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 550WP as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S110 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 550WP as a Travel photography camera
64
supports touch to focus
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
55
weather proof
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon S110
Landscape photography with Olympus 550WP
50
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon S110
Vlogging with Olympus 550WP
37
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
25
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Canon S110 vs Olympus 550WP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S110 and Olympus 550WP
 Canon PowerShot S110Olympus Stylus 550WP
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot S110 Olympus Stylus 550WP
Also called - mju 550WP
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-09-17 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.0
Macro focusing range 3cm 7cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 198g (0.44 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 48 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 168 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 shots -
Battery type 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
Card slots One One
Price at launch $299 $399