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Olympus 550WP vs Olympus 9000

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
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Olympus Stylus 550WP front
 
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus 550WP vs Olympus 9000 Key Specs

Olympus 550WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-5.0) lens
  • 167g - 94 x 62 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Additionally Known as mju 550WP
Olympus 9000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 225g - 96 x 60 x 31mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju 9000
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Olympus 550WP vs Olympus 9000 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Olympus 9000

 550WP 9000 

Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Olympus 550WP

 9000 550WP 
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Olympus 9000

 550WP 9000 
ReleasedJanuary 2009May 2009Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Olympus 550WP vs Olympus 9000 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Olympus 550WP vs Olympus 9000 size comparison

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

Olympus 550WP vs Olympus 9000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Olympus 9000 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus 550WP vs Olympus 9000 sensor size comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Olympus 9000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 550WP vs Olympus 9000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 550WP Portrait photography highlights
Olympus 9000 Portrait photography highlights
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 550WP Street photography information
Olympus 9000 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition in class (225g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 550WP
Sports photography with Olympus 9000
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 550WP as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 9000 as a Travel photography camera
55
environment proof
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (225g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 550WP
Landscape photography with Olympus 9000
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 550WP Vlogging advice
Olympus 9000 Vlogging advice
25
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone jack
27
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic support
heavier than competition in class (225 grams)
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Olympus 550WP vs Olympus 9000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 550WP and Olympus 9000
 Olympus Stylus 550WPOlympus Stylus 9000
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus 550WP Olympus Stylus 9000
Also referred to as mju 550WP mju 9000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-07 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 50
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.0 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167g (0.37 lbs) 225g (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $399 $300