Nikon S5100 vs Olympus 550WP

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Nikon S5100 versus Olympus 550WP, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S5100 (12MP) and the 550WP (10MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S5100 was unveiled 20 months later than the 550WP making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the S5100 matches up vs the 550WP in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S5100 and Olympus Stylus 550WP. The full galleries are available at Nikon S5100 Gallery and Olympus 550WP Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S5100 has outside measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Olympus 550WP has specifications of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S5100 versus Olympus 550WP in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the S5100 versus the 550WP.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S5100 and 550WP is 95 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S5100 and 550WP.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S5100 to offer you more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern S5100 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.