Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus 550WP

Lets look a bit more closely at the Nikon S1000pj versus Olympus 550WP, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S1000pj (12MP) and the 550WP (10MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1000pj was launched 7 months later than the 550WP and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S1000pj scores versus the 550WP in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S1000pj & Olympus Stylus 550WP. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S1000pj Gallery & Olympus 550WP Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S1000pj offers outside dimensions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Olympus 550WP has measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S1000pj versus the 550WP.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1000pj and 550WP is 94 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The visual below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1000pj and 550WP.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S1000pj to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent S1000pj is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.