Nikon P7100 vs Olympus 550WP

In this article, we are analyzing the Nikon P7100 and Olympus 550WP, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the P7100 (10MP) and the 550WP (10MP) is very comparable but the P7100 (1/1.7") and 550WP (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The P7100 was launched 3 years after the 550WP which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the P7100 matches up versus the 550WP in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P7100 and Olympus Stylus 550WP. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P7100 Gallery and Olympus 550WP Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon P7100 has got physical dimensions of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Olympus 550WP has proportions of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the P7100 and the 550WP.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P7100 and 550WP is 82 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The pic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the P7100 and 550WP.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The P7100 comes with the larger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field easier. The newer P7100 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.