Olympus E-600 vs Sony W550

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus E-600 versus Sony W550, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-600 (12MP) and the W550 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the E-600 (Four Thirds) and W550 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-600 was introduced 23 months before the W550 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the E-600 matches up vs the W550 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-600 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-600 Gallery and Sony W550 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-600 has got exterior measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Sony W550 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-600 versus Sony W550 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the E-600 and the W550.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-600 and W550 is 71 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-600 and W550.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-600 using its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Sony W550 will produce extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older E-600 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.