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Nikon P1000 vs Olympus 550WP

Portability
49
Imaging
42
Features
67
Overall
52
Nikon Coolpix P1000 front
 
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon P1000 vs Olympus 550WP Key Specs

Nikon P1000
(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
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
  • Also referred to as mju 550WP
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the Olympus 550WP

 P1000 550WP 
IntroducedJuly 2018January 2009More modern by 116 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Nikon P1000

 550WP P1000 

Common features in the Nikon P1000 and Olympus 550WP

 P1000 550WP 
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).

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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.

Nikon P1000 vs Olympus 550WP size comparison

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

Nikon P1000 vs Olympus 550WP top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon P1000 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P1000 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P1000 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus 550WP Portrait photography highlights
57
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Nikon P1000 as a Street photography camera
Olympus 550WP as a Street photography camera
51
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (1,415 grams)
61
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P1000 Sports photography highlights
Olympus 550WP Sports photography highlights
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great zoom range (24-3000mm 125.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (250 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
30
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P1000 Travel photography features
Olympus 550WP Travel photography features
54
connects via bluetooth
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (3000mm)
terrible battery power (250 shots)
heavier than competitors in class (1,415g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
55
weather proofing
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P1000
Landscape photography with Olympus 550WP
51
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (250 per charge)
30
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P1000 Vlogging details
Olympus 550WP Vlogging details
58
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic port
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competitors in class (1,415 grams)
25
image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Nikon P1000 vs Olympus 550WP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P1000 and Olympus 550WP
 Nikon Coolpix P1000Olympus Stylus 550WP
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