Nikon P1000 vs Olympus 550WP
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Nikon P1000 vs Olympus 550WP Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-3000mm (F2.8-8) lens
- 1415g - 146 x 119 x 181mm
- Introduced July 2018
- Succeeded the Nikon P900
(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
- Also referred to as mju 550WP

Nikon P1000 vs Olympus 550WP Overview
Following is a in-depth overview of the Nikon P1000 vs Olympus 550WP, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the P1000 (16MP) and 550WP (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The P1000 was announced 9 years after the 550WP which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus 550WP being a Compact camera.
Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the P1000 scores against the 550WP in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon P1000 vs Olympus 550WP Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P1000 and Olympus Stylus 550WP. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon P1000 Gallery and Olympus 550WP Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the Olympus 550WP
P1000 | 550WP | |||
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Introduced | July 2018 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 116 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display size | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.7") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Nikon P1000
550WP | P1000 |
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Common features in the Nikon P1000 and Olympus 550WP
P1000 | 550WP | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Nikon P1000 vs Olympus 550WP Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon P1000 enjoys exterior measurements of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") accompanied by a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) and the Olympus 550WP has proportions of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check the Nikon P1000 vs Olympus 550WP in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the P1000 and the 550WP.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P1000 and 550WP is 49 and 94 respectively.

Nikon P1000 vs Olympus 550WP Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The picture here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the P1000 and 550WP.
As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon P1000 to give greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger P1000 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon P1000 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P1000 vs Olympus 550WP Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P1000 | Olympus Stylus 550WP | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P1000 | Olympus Stylus 550WP |
Alternative name | - | mju 550WP |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2018-07-10 | 2009-01-07 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Nikon Expeed | - |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-3000mm (125.0x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-8 | f/3.5-5.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 7cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.2" | 2.5" |
Display resolution | 921k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 99 percent | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at Auto ISO) | - |
Flash modes | - | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 1415 gr (3.12 pounds) | 167 gr (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 146 x 119 x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") | 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 250 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $1,000 | $399 |