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Nikon S9500 vs Olympus 550WP

Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
 
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon S9500 vs Olympus 550WP Key Specs

Nikon S9500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-550mm (F) lens
  • 205g - 110 x 60 x 31mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Previous Model is Nikon S9300
  • Refreshed by Nikon S9700
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
  • Announced January 2009
  • Also referred to as mju 550WP
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Nikon S9500 vs Olympus 550WP Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Nikon S9500 and Olympus 550WP, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the S9500 (18MP) and 550WP (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S9500 was introduced 4 years after the 550WP which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the S9500 grades versus the 550WP in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Olympus 550WP

 S9500 550WP 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2009Newer by 50 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Nikon S9500

 550WP S9500 

Common features in the Nikon S9500 and Olympus 550WP

 S9500 550WP 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Nikon S9500 vs Olympus 550WP Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S9500 comes with outer dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Olympus 550WP has specifications of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S9500 and Olympus 550WP in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the S9500 and the 550WP.

Nikon S9500 vs Olympus 550WP size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S9500 and 550WP is 92 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S9500 vs Olympus 550WP top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9500 vs Olympus 550WP Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The picture here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S9500 and 550WP.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S9500 to deliver greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern S9500 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon S9500 vs Olympus 550WP sensor size comparison

Nikon S9500 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9500 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9500 Portrait photography information
Olympus 550WP Portrait photography information
31
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9500 as a Street photography camera
Olympus 550WP as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S9500
Sports photography with Olympus 550WP
42
great zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (230 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9500 Travel photography highlights
Olympus 550WP Travel photography highlights
71
lighter than average in class (205g)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (550mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery life (230 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
55
weather proofing
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9500 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 550WP as a Landscape photography camera
46
pretty wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery life (230 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9500 Vlogging details
Olympus 550WP Vlogging details
36
pretty wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
25
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Nikon S9500 vs Olympus 550WP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9500 and Olympus 550WP
 Nikon Coolpix S9500Olympus Stylus 550WP
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S9500 Olympus Stylus 550WP
Also Known as - mju 550WP
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-29 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3672 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 125 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-550mm (22.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.0
Macro focus distance - 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 614k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.5 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 230 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer - Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $230 $399