Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony W550
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony W550 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 380g - 117 x 68 x 39mm
- Released February 2018
- Older Model is Olympus E-PL8
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Announced July 2011
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Following is a extended analysis of the Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony W550, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-PL9 (16MP) and the W550 (14MP) is very similar but the E-PL9 (Four Thirds) and W550 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe E-PL9 was launched 6 years after the W550 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the E-PL9 scores vs the W550 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL9 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL9 Gallery & Sony W550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL9 over the Sony W550
| E-PL9 | W550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2018 |  | July 2011 | More modern by 80 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Olympus E-PL9
| W550 | E-PL9 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus E-PL9 and Sony W550
| E-PL9 | W550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL9 features exterior dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Sony W550 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the E-PL9 vs the W550.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL9 and W550 is 85 and 96 respectively.
Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The image here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL9 and W550.
Clearly, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-PL9 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-PL9 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The younger E-PL9 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony W550 Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-PL9 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL9 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2018-02-08 | 2011-07-24 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic VIII | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Max boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 200 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 121 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | - | f/2.7-5.7 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
| Total lenses | 107 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 2 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
| Continuous shooting speed | 8.6 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.60 m (at ISO 200) | 3.80 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, manual, redeye reduction, slow sync w/redeye reduction, slow sync , slow sync 2nd-curtain, fill-in, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 380 gr (0.84 lb) | 110 gr (0.24 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 117 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 350 shots | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | - |
| Pricing at launch | $599 | $119 |