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Olympus 5010 vs Sony W550

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Olympus 5010 vs Sony W550 Key Specs

Olympus 5010
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as mju 5010
Sony W550
(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
  • Launched July 2011
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Olympus 5010 vs Sony W550 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Olympus 5010 and Sony W550, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the W550 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was manufactured 18 months earlier than the W550 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the 5010 scores against the W550 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Sony W550

 5010 W550 

Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Olympus 5010

 W550 5010 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2010More modern by 18 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Sony W550

 5010 W550 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Olympus 5010 vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 5010 offers outside measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony W550 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check the Olympus 5010 and Sony W550 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the 5010 compared to the W550.

Olympus 5010 vs Sony W550 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5010 and W550 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 5010 vs Sony W550 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 5010 and W550.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photos however you should really take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged 5010 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus 5010 vs Sony W550 sensor size comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Sony W550 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 5010 vs Sony W550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 5010 Portrait photography factors
Sony W550 Portrait photography factors
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 5010 Street photography information
Sony W550 Street photography information
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 5010 Sports photography features
Sony W550 Sports photography features
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 5010 Travel photography details
Sony W550 Travel photography details
65
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 5010
Landscape photography with Sony W550
38
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
42
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 5010 Vlogging features
Sony W550 Vlogging features
29
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
29
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
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Olympus 5010 vs Sony W550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 5010 and Sony W550
 Olympus Stylus 5010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus 5010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
Also Known as mju 5010 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-01-07 2011-07-24
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 7cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lb) 110 gr (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model Li-50B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single -
Cost at release $150 $119