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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus 550WP

Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
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Olympus SP-620 UZ front
 
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus 550WP Key Specs

Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-610UZ
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
  • Launched January 2009
  • Other Name is mju 550WP
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus 550WP Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus 550WP, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Olympus. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and 550WP (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was launched 3 years later than the 550WP and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SP-620 UZ grades against the 550WP with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Olympus 550WP

 SP-620 UZ 550WP 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2009More recent by 37 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 550WP SP-620 UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Olympus 550WP

 SP-620 UZ 550WP 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus 550WP Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-620 UZ provides exterior measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Olympus 550WP has dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus 550WP in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-620 UZ compared to the 550WP.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus 550WP size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-620 UZ and 550WP is 78 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus 550WP top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus 550WP Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-620 UZ and 550WP.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Olympus SP-620 UZ to render more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The newer SP-620 UZ is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus 550WP sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus 550WP Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus 550WP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography features
Olympus 550WP Portrait photography features
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good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography information
Olympus 550WP Street photography information
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 550WP as a Sports photography camera
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long zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography details
Olympus 550WP Travel photography details
61
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (525mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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weather proofing
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography details
Olympus 550WP Landscape photography details
41
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging advice
Olympus 550WP Vlogging advice
28
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
25
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus 550WP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Olympus 550WP
 Olympus SP-620 UZOlympus Stylus 550WP
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SP-620 UZ Olympus Stylus 550WP
Also called - mju 550WP
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-10 2009-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-525mm (21.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.5-5.0
Macro focusing range 1cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 435 gr (0.96 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $199 $399