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Nikon A900 vs Olympus 550WP

Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon A900 vs Olympus 550WP Key Specs

Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Renewed by Nikon A1000
Olympus 550WP
(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
  • Alternative Name is mju 550WP
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Nikon A900 vs Olympus 550WP Overview

Here, we are matching up the Nikon A900 and Olympus 550WP, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and 550WP (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A900 was launched 7 years later than the 550WP and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the A900 matches up vs the 550WP in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Olympus 550WP

 A900 550WP 
LaunchedFebruary 2016January 2009Fresher by 87 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Nikon A900

 550WP A900 

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Olympus 550WP

 A900 550WP 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Nikon A900 vs Olympus 550WP Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon A900 provides external dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the A900 versus the 550WP.

Nikon A900 vs Olympus 550WP size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A900 and 550WP is 88 and 94 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Olympus 550WP top view buttons comparison

Nikon A900 vs Olympus 550WP Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A900 and 550WP.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon A900 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent A900 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon A900 vs Olympus 550WP sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A900 Portrait photography factors
Olympus 550WP Portrait photography factors
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megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Street photography camera
Olympus 550WP as a Street photography camera
69
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (289g)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A900 Sports photography highlights
Olympus 550WP Sports photography highlights
56
excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
features tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon A900
Travel photography with Olympus 550WP
74
lighter than average in class (289 grams)
connects via bluetooth
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
55
weather proofing
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A900 Landscape photography advice
Olympus 550WP Landscape photography advice
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pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A900 Vlogging advice
Olympus 550WP Vlogging advice
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pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than average in class (289 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
25
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone support
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Nikon A900 vs Olympus 550WP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Olympus 550WP
 Nikon Coolpix A900Olympus Stylus 550WP
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix A900 Olympus Stylus 550WP
Also referred to as - mju 550WP
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2016-02-23 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.5-5.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash modes - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289 gr (0.64 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $400 $399