Nikon S100 vs Olympus 550WP
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Nikon S100 vs Olympus 550WP Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
- Announced August 2011
(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
- Released January 2009
- Also referred to as mju 550WP
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On this page, we are comparing the Nikon S100 vs Olympus 550WP, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the S100 (16MP) and 550WP (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe S100 was launched 2 years after the 550WP which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S100 scores vs the 550WP in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Olympus 550WP
| S100 | 550WP | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2011 |  | January 2009 | Newer by 32 months |
| Focus manually |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3.5" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+1") |
| Display resolution | 820k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+590k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Nikon S100
| 550WP | S100 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon S100 and Olympus 550WP
| S100 | 550WP | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Nikon S100 vs Olympus 550WP Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S100 has outer dimensions of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Olympus 550WP has sizing of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the S100 vs the 550WP.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S100 and 550WP is 94 and 94 respectively.
Nikon S100 vs Olympus 550WP Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S100 and 550WP.
As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S100 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher S100 will have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Nikon S100 vs Olympus 550WP Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S100 | Olympus Stylus 550WP | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S100 | Olympus Stylus 550WP |
| Also called as | - | mju 550WP |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2011-08-24 | 2009-01-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Expeed C2 | - |
| Sensor type | 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 | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 64 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| 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 | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/3.5-5.0 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 7cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3.5 inches | 2.5 inches |
| Resolution of display | 820 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | Organic LED monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 175g (0.39 pounds) | 167g (0.37 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") | 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 life | 150 images | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | EN-EL12 | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (12 seconds) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $240 | $399 |