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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus 550WP

Portability
54
Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus 550WP Key Specs

Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Launched January 2019
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M1 II
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
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Other Name is mju 550WP
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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus 550WP Overview

Lets look more closely at the Olympus E-M1X and Olympus 550WP, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Olympus. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and 550WP (10MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and 550WP (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The E-M1X was released 10 years later than the 550WP and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 550WP being a Compact camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the E-M1X matches up versus the 550WP when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Olympus 550WP

 E-M1X 550WP 
IntroducedJanuary 2019January 2009Fresher by 123 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1037k230kSharper screen (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Olympus E-M1X

 550WP E-M1X 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Olympus 550WP

 E-M1X 550WP 

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus 550WP Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1X enjoys outer dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 997 grams (2.20 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).

See the Olympus E-M1X and Olympus 550WP in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the E-M1X against the 550WP.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus 550WP size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1X and 550WP is 54 and 94 respectively.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus 550WP top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus 550WP Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1X and 550WP.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-M1X featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Olympus E-M1X will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent E-M1X should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus 550WP sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus 550WP Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus 550WP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography advice
Olympus 550WP Portrait photography advice
76
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Street photography camera
Olympus 550WP as a Street photography camera
67
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
environment proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than average in class (997 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Sports photography information
Olympus 550WP Sports photography information
80
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery pack (870 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-M1X
Travel photography with Olympus 550WP
68
better than average battery pack (870 CIPA)
environment proof
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
good resolution (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than average in class (997g)
55
environment sealing
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M1X
Landscape photography with Olympus 550WP
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery pack (870 CIPA)
has double storage slots
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Vlogging advice
Olympus 550WP Vlogging advice
68
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone port
more heavy than average in class (997g)
25
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus 550WP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Olympus 550WP
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XOlympus Stylus 550WP
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1X Olympus Stylus 550WP
Also referred to as - mju 550WP
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2019-01-24 2009-01-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Dual TruePic VIII -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 25600 1600
Min native ISO 200 64
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 38-114mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.0
Macro focusing distance - 7cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 1,037k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 60.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash settings Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 997 gr (2.20 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 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 870 shots -
Form of battery Built-in -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Card slots Dual 1
Launch price $2,999 $399