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Olympus 550WP vs Olympus SH-1

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Olympus 550WP vs Olympus SH-1 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
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Other Name is mju 550WP
Olympus SH-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Released March 2014
  • Renewed by Olympus SH-2
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Olympus 550WP vs Olympus SH-1 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Olympus 550WP and Olympus SH-1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the 550WP (10MP) and SH-1 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 550WP was launched 6 years prior to the SH-1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the 550WP scores vs the SH-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Olympus SH-1

 550WP SH-1 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Olympus 550WP

 SH-1 550WP 
ReleasedMarch 2014January 2009More modern by 63 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Olympus SH-1

 550WP SH-1 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus 550WP vs Olympus SH-1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 550WP comes with external measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Olympus SH-1 has dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 550WP and Olympus SH-1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the 550WP compared to the SH-1.

Olympus 550WP vs Olympus SH-1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 550WP and SH-1 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Olympus 550WP vs Olympus SH-1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Olympus SH-1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The pic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 550WP and SH-1.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus SH-1 to show more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged 550WP will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus 550WP vs Olympus SH-1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 550WP vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 550WP
Portrait photography with Olympus SH-1
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
37
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 550WP
Street photography with Olympus SH-1
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (271 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 550WP as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SH-1 as a Sports photography camera
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
51
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 550WP Travel photography factors
Olympus SH-1 Travel photography factors
55
weather sealing
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
74
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (271 grams)
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 550WP Landscape photography details
Olympus SH-1 Landscape photography details
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
49
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 550WP Vlogging details
Olympus SH-1 Vlogging details
25
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic port
37
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic jack
lighter than competitors in class (271 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Olympus 550WP vs Olympus SH-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 550WP and Olympus SH-1
 Olympus Stylus 550WPOlympus Stylus SH-1
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus 550WP Olympus Stylus SH-1
Otherwise known as mju 550WP -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-07 2014-03-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.0 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range 7cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167g (0.37 pounds) 271g (0.60 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
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 life - 380 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-92B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $399 $349