Olympus 550WP vs Olympus VH-410

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus 550WP vs Olympus VH-410, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are produced by Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the 550WP (10MP) and VH-410 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 550WP was released 4 years prior to the VH-410 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the 550WP scores against the VH-410 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 550WP and Olympus VH-410. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 550WP Gallery and Olympus VH-410 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 550WP features outer measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Olympus VH-410 has measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 550WP vs Olympus VH-410 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the 550WP vs the VH-410.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 550WP and VH-410 is 94 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The image below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 550WP and VH-410.

All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus VH-410 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged 550WP is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.