Olympus 5010 vs Sony A550

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus 5010 versus Sony A550, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the A550 (14MP) is very well matched but the 5010 (1/2.3") and A550 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The 5010 was launched at a similar time to the A550 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A550 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 5010 grades versus the A550 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 5010 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A550. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 5010 Gallery and Sony A550 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus 5010 provides external dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony A550 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 5010 versus Sony A550 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the 5010 compared to the A550.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 5010 and A550 is 96 and 63 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 5010 and A550.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical MP but not the same sensor measurements. The 5010 features the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging.