Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus 550WP
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus 550WP Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 140g - 91 x 56 x 22mm
- Announced February 2010
- Alternative Name is IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
(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
- Other Name is mju 550WP

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus 550WP Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Canon SD1300 IS versus Olympus 550WP, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the 550WP (10MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SD1300 IS was introduced 14 months after the 550WP which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the SD1300 IS matches up vs the 550WP when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus 550WP Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS & Olympus Stylus 550WP. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SD1300 IS Gallery & Olympus 550WP Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Olympus 550WP
SD1300 IS | 550WP | |||
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Revealed | February 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 14 months |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Canon SD1300 IS
550WP | SD1300 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Olympus 550WP
SD1300 IS | 550WP | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus 550WP Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SD1300 IS has got outside dimensions of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Olympus 550WP has specifications of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Examine the Canon SD1300 IS versus Olympus 550WP in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SD1300 IS versus the 550WP.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1300 IS and 550WP is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus 550WP Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The picture here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1300 IS and 550WP.
To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon SD1300 IS to offer you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent SD1300 IS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

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Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus 550WP Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS | Olympus Stylus 550WP | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS | Olympus Stylus 550WP |
Also referred to as | IXUS 105 / IXY 200F | mju 550WP |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-02-08 | 2009-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-5.0 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 7cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 2.5" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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 | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | 140 gr (0.31 lb) | 167 gr (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | - | $399 |