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Nikon D800E vs Olympus 550WP

Portability
54
Imaging
73
Features
80
Overall
75
Nikon D800E front
 
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon D800E vs Olympus 550WP Key Specs

Nikon D800E
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 900g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Revealed June 2012
  • Replaced the Nikon D700
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
  • Other Name is mju 550WP
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Nikon D800E vs Olympus 550WP Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Nikon D800E versus Olympus 550WP, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the D800E (36MP) and 550WP (10MP) and the D800E (Full frame) and 550WP (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The D800E was introduced 3 years after the 550WP which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D800E being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus 550WP being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the D800E grades against the 550WP in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D800E over the Olympus 550WP

 D800E 550WP 
IntroducedJune 2012January 2009Newer by 42 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display dimension3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Nikon D800E

 550WP D800E 

Common features in the Nikon D800E and Olympus 550WP

 D800E 550WP 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Nikon D800E vs Olympus 550WP Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon D800E provides outer measurements of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 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).

Take a look at the Nikon D800E versus Olympus 550WP in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the D800E versus the 550WP.

Nikon D800E vs Olympus 550WP size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D800E and 550WP is 54 and 94 respectively.

Nikon D800E vs Olympus 550WP top view buttons comparison

Nikon D800E vs Olympus 550WP Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The image below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the D800E and 550WP.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The D800E using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon D800E will offer more detail using its extra 26MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent D800E should have an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon D800E vs Olympus 550WP sensor size comparison

Nikon D800E vs Olympus 550WP Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D800E vs Olympus 550WP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D800E Portrait photography features
Olympus 550WP Portrait photography features
83
you can focus manually
amazing megapixels (36MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW files
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon D800E Street photography info
Olympus 550WP Street photography info
60
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
61
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D800E Sports photography info
Olympus 550WP Sports photography info
74
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
amazing megapixels (36MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
has phase detect AF
max fps low (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
30
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D800E Travel photography advice
Olympus 550WP Travel photography advice
66
weather sealing
amazing megapixels (36 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have selfie friendly screen
55
weather sealing
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D800E Landscape photography information
Olympus 550WP Landscape photography information
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
amazing megapixels (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
supports RAW files
weather sealing
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
30
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D800E Vlogging information
Olympus 550WP Vlogging information
30
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone port
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
25
image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Nikon D800E vs Olympus 550WP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D800E and Olympus 550WP
 Nikon D800EOlympus Stylus 550WP
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon D800E Olympus Stylus 550WP
Alternate name - mju 550WP
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-06-11 2009-01-07
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 36MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 5:4 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 7360 x 4912 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 51 -
Cross type focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 38-114mm (3.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.0
Macro focusing distance - 7cm
Number of lenses 309 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Color LCD with 170 degrees wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain, High-speed sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 900 gr (1.98 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 96 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 25.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2979 not tested
Other
Battery life 900 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL15 -
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec, 1 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2 or 3 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I), SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Storage slots 2 Single
Pricing at launch $2,389 $399