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Nikon L100 vs Olympus 550WP

Portability
79
Imaging
32
Features
28
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
 
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon L100 vs Olympus 550WP Key Specs

Nikon L100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Newer Model is Nikon L110
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
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Other Name is mju 550WP
Photography Glossary

Nikon L100 vs Olympus 550WP Overview

Here, we are comparing the Nikon L100 versus Olympus 550WP, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the L100 (10MP) and the 550WP (10MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L100 was unveiled about the same time to the 550WP so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the L100 matches up vs the 550WP with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Olympus 550WP

 L100 550WP 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Nikon L100

 550WP L100 

Common features in the Nikon L100 and Olympus 550WP

 L100 550WP 
IntroducedFebruary 2009January 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Nikon L100 vs Olympus 550WP Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon L100 has external dimensions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Olympus 550WP has measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the L100 against the 550WP.

Nikon L100 vs Olympus 550WP size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L100 and 550WP is 79 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L100 vs Olympus 550WP top view buttons comparison

Nikon L100 vs Olympus 550WP Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The image below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L100 and 550WP.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of images although you should consider the age of the products into consideration.

Nikon L100 vs Olympus 550WP sensor size comparison

Nikon L100 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L100 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 550WP as a Portrait photography camera
25
manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L100 Street photography factors
Olympus 550WP Street photography factors
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 550WP as a Sports photography camera
32
long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L100 Travel photography advice
Olympus 550WP Travel photography advice
55
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (420mm)
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
55
environment sealing
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L100 Landscape photography factors
Olympus 550WP Landscape photography factors
38
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L100 Vlogging info
Olympus 550WP Vlogging info
25
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone socket
25
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Nikon L100 vs Olympus 550WP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L100 and Olympus 550WP
 Nikon Coolpix L100Olympus Stylus 550WP
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix L100 Olympus Stylus 550WP
Other name - mju 550WP
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-03 2009-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.5-5.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 360g (0.79 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") 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 model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $399 $399