Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus 550WP
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Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus 550WP Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1280 video
- 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
- 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
- Released January 2014
- Updated by Canon SX610 HS
(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
- Announced January 2009
- Alternative Name is mju 550WP

Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus 550WP Overview
Here, we are comparing the Canon SX600 HS and Olympus 550WP, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and 550WP (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX600 HS was unveiled 5 years later than the 550WP and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX600 HS grades versus the 550WP in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus 550WP Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS & Olympus Stylus 550WP. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX600 HS Gallery & Olympus 550WP Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Olympus 550WP
SX600 HS | 550WP | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 61 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Canon SX600 HS
550WP | SX600 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Olympus 550WP
SX600 HS | 550WP | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus 550WP Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX600 HS offers external measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Olympus 550WP has proportions of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX600 HS and Olympus 550WP in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX600 HS against the 550WP.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX600 HS and 550WP is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus 550WP Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX600 HS and 550WP.
Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX600 HS to render extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The younger SX600 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus 550WP Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus 550WP Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | Olympus Stylus 550WP | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | Olympus Stylus 550WP |
Also referred to as | - | mju 550WP |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2014-01-06 | 2009-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.8-6.9 | f/3.5-5.0 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 7cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II G (TFT) | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) | - |
Flash options | Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1280 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 188 grams (0.41 lb) | 167 grams (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") | 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 life | 290 pictures | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $249 | $399 |