Nikon P330 vs Olympus 550WP

Here is a complete analysis of the Nikon P330 versus Olympus 550WP, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the P330 (12MP) and the 550WP (10MP) is pretty close but the P330 (1/1.7") and 550WP (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The P330 was released 4 years later than the 550WP and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the P330 grades vs the 550WP in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P330 and Olympus Stylus 550WP. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon P330 Gallery and Olympus 550WP Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon P330 has got outer measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) while 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 moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the P330 against the 550WP.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the P330 and 550WP is 92 and 94 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The visual here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the P330 and 550WP.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The P330 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Nikon P330 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern P330 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.