Canon S90 vs Olympus 550WP
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![Canon PowerShot S90 front Canon PowerShot S90 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon-PowerShot-S90.jpg)
![Olympus Stylus 550WP front Olympus Stylus 550WP front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-Stylus-550WP/Olympus-550WP-front.jpg)
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33 Features
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Canon S90 vs Olympus 550WP Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 195g - 100 x 58 x 31mm
- Revealed April 2010
- Replacement is Canon S95
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F3.5-5.0) lens
- 167g - 94 x 62 x 22mm
- Launched January 2009
- Other Name is mju 550WP
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Canon S90 vs Olympus 550WP Overview
Below is a detailed overview of the Canon S90 and Olympus 550WP, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the S90 (10MP) and the 550WP (10MP) is very comparable but the S90 (1/1.7") and 550WP (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.
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The S90 was released 16 months later than the 550WP making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S90 grades vs the 550WP in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon S90 vs Olympus 550WP Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S90 & Olympus Stylus 550WP. The complete galleries are provided at Canon S90 Gallery & Olympus 550WP Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S90 over the Olympus 550WP
S90 | 550WP | |||
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Launched | April 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 16 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Canon S90
550WP | S90 |
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Common features in the Canon S90 and Olympus 550WP
S90 | 550WP | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Canon S90 vs Olympus 550WP Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon S90 features physical measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Olympus 550WP has measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon S90 and Olympus 550WP in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the S90 against the 550WP.
![Canon S90 vs Olympus 550WP size comparison Canon S90 vs Olympus 550WP size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S90-vs-Olympus-Stylus-550WP-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S90 and 550WP is 92 and 94 respectively.
![Canon S90 vs Olympus 550WP top view buttons comparison Canon S90 vs Olympus 550WP top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S90-vs-Olympus-Stylus-550WP-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon S90 vs Olympus 550WP Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S90 and 550WP.
As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same MP but different sensor measurements. The S90 has the larger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult. The more recent S90 provides an edge in sensor technology.
![Canon S90 vs Olympus 550WP sensor size comparison Canon S90 vs Olympus 550WP sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S90-vs-Olympus-Stylus-550WP-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon S90 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon S90 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon S90 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S90-vs-Olympus-Stylus-550WP-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon S90 vs Olympus 550WP Specifications
Canon PowerShot S90 | Olympus Stylus 550WP | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot S90 | Olympus Stylus 550WP |
Also called | - | mju 550WP |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-04-08 | 2009-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-105mm (3.8x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.5-5.0 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 7cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/500 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 195g (0.43 lbs) | 167g (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 100 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") | 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 46 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 185 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $599 | $399 |