Olympus 550WP vs Olympus 9000

Following is a detailed assessment of the Olympus 550WP vs Olympus 9000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are sold by Olympus. The image resolution of the 550WP (10MP) and the 9000 (12MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 550WP was announced 4 months earlier than the 9000 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the 550WP matches up versus the 9000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 550WP & Olympus Stylus 9000. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 550WP Gallery & Olympus 9000 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus 550WP provides outside dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Olympus 9000 has proportions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 550WP vs Olympus 9000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the 550WP against the 9000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 550WP and 9000 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The pic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 550WP and 9000.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus 9000 to render extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively.