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Olympus 550WP vs Olympus VG-120

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
 
Olympus VG-120 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Olympus 550WP vs Olympus VG-120 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
  • Alternate Name is mju 550WP
Olympus VG-120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Olympus 550WP vs Olympus VG-120 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Olympus 550WP vs Olympus VG-120, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the 550WP (10MP) and VG-120 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 550WP was brought out 24 months before the VG-120 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 550WP being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the 550WP scores against the VG-120 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Olympus VG-120

 550WP VG-120 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Olympus 550WP

 VG-120 550WP 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 24 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Olympus VG-120

 550WP VG-120 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus 550WP vs Olympus VG-120 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 550WP has got exterior dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Olympus VG-120 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 550WP vs Olympus VG-120 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the 550WP and the VG-120.

Olympus 550WP vs Olympus VG-120 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 550WP and VG-120 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 550WP vs Olympus VG-120 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Olympus VG-120 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 550WP and VG-120.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus VG-120 to resolve extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older 550WP is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus 550WP vs Olympus VG-120 sensor size comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 550WP vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 550WP Portrait photography factors
Olympus VG-120 Portrait photography factors
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 550WP as a Street photography camera
Olympus VG-120 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 550WP Sports photography info
Olympus VG-120 Sports photography info
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (160 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 550WP
Travel photography with Olympus VG-120
55
weather proof
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
62
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (160 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 550WP Landscape photography details
Olympus VG-120 Landscape photography details
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
36
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery power (160 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 550WP as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VG-120 as a Vlogging camera
25
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone socket
28
decently wide (26mm)
supports face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Olympus 550WP vs Olympus VG-120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 550WP and Olympus VG-120
 Olympus Stylus 550WPOlympus VG-120
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus 550WP Olympus VG-120
Also referred to as mju 550WP -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-07 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.0 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 7cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167g (0.37 lbs) 120g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 160 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-70B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $399 $190