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Nikon S6200 vs Olympus 550WP

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus 550WP Key Specs

Nikon S6200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.6) lens
  • 160g - 93 x 58 x 26mm
  • Announced August 2011
Olympus 550WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Alternative Name is mju 550WP
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Nikon S6200 vs Olympus 550WP Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Nikon S6200 and Olympus 550WP, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the S6200 (16MP) and 550WP (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was released 2 years later than the 550WP and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S6200 scores against the 550WP in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Olympus 550WP

 S6200 550WP 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2009Fresher by 32 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Nikon S6200

 550WP S6200 

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Olympus 550WP

 S6200 550WP 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus 550WP Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6200 provides outside measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Olympus 550WP has proportions 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the S6200 compared to the 550WP.

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus 550WP size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S6200 and 550WP is 94 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus 550WP top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus 550WP Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S6200 and 550WP.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S6200 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent S6200 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus 550WP sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6200 Portrait photography details
Olympus 550WP Portrait photography details
40
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
19
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6200 Street photography details
Olympus 550WP Street photography details
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6200 Sports photography highlights
Olympus 550WP Sports photography highlights
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S6200
Travel photography with Olympus 550WP
70
supports touch to focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
55
weather sealing
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6200 Landscape photography information
Olympus 550WP Landscape photography information
43
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 550WP as a Vlogging camera
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
25
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Nikon S6200 vs Olympus 550WP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Olympus 550WP
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Olympus Stylus 550WP
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S6200 Olympus Stylus 550WP
Otherwise known as - mju 550WP
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-08-24 2009-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.6 f/3.5-5.0
Macro focus range 10cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.5"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 grams (0.35 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 250 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $229 $399