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Nikon S9100 vs Olympus 550WP

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
 
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus 550WP Key Specs

Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • New Model is Nikon S9300
Olympus 550WP
(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
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju 550WP
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Nikon S9100 vs Olympus 550WP Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Nikon S9100 versus Olympus 550WP, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S9100 (12MP) and the 550WP (10MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S9100 was introduced 2 years after the 550WP which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S9100 matches up versus the 550WP with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Olympus 550WP

 S9100 550WP 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2009Newer by 31 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Nikon S9100

 550WP S9100 

Common features in the Nikon S9100 and Olympus 550WP

 S9100 550WP 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus 550WP Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S9100 features external measurements of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Olympus 550WP has dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S9100 versus Olympus 550WP in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the S9100 against the 550WP.

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus 550WP size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S9100 and 550WP is 91 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus 550WP top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus 550WP Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The image below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S9100 and 550WP.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S9100 to deliver greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The newer S9100 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus 550WP sensor size comparison

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9100 Portrait photography info
Olympus 550WP Portrait photography info
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has manual focus
supports face detection focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9100 Street photography features
Olympus 550WP Street photography features
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (214 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9100 Sports photography highlights
Olympus 550WP Sports photography highlights
36
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (270 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
30
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9100 Travel photography details
Olympus 550WP Travel photography details
61
lighter than competition (214g)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (270 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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environment proof
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9100 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus 550WP Landscape photography highlights
39
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery life (270 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
30
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9100 Vlogging factors
Olympus 550WP Vlogging factors
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rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (214 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
25
image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Nikon S9100 vs Olympus 550WP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9100 and Olympus 550WP
 Nikon Coolpix S9100Olympus Stylus 550WP
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S9100 Olympus Stylus 550WP
Also called - mju 550WP
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-19 2009-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 160 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.0
Macro focusing range 4cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214g (0.47 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $329 $399