Nikon AW100 vs Olympus 550WP

On this page, we will be looking at the Nikon AW100 versus Olympus 550WP, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the AW100 (16MP) and 550WP (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AW100 was revealed 2 years later than the 550WP and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the AW100 matches up against the 550WP with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix AW100 and Olympus Stylus 550WP. The full galleries are provided at Nikon AW100 Gallery and Olympus 550WP Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon AW100 has got external measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Olympus 550WP has sizing of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon AW100 versus Olympus 550WP in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the AW100 and the 550WP.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the AW100 and 550WP is 93 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the AW100 and 550WP.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon AW100 to render extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern AW100 will have a benefit in sensor technology.