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Olympus 550WP vs Olympus VH-515

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
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Olympus Stylus 550WP front
 
Olympus VH-515 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Olympus 550WP vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs

Olympus 550WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Additionally referred to as mju 550WP
Olympus VH-515
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Revealed August 2012
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Olympus 550WP vs Olympus VH-515 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Olympus 550WP versus Olympus VH-515, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are sold by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 550WP (10MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 550WP was brought out 4 years prior to the VH-515 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the 550WP matches up versus the VH-515 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Olympus VH-515

 550WP VH-515 

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Olympus 550WP

 VH-515 550WP 
RevealedAugust 2012January 2009Fresher by 44 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Olympus VH-515

 550WP VH-515 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Olympus 550WP vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus 550WP provides external 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 VH-515 has proportions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 550WP versus Olympus VH-515 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the 550WP and the VH-515.

Olympus 550WP vs Olympus VH-515 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 550WP and VH-515 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 550WP vs Olympus VH-515 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The photograph below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 550WP and VH-515.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus VH-515 to offer you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older 550WP is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus 550WP vs Olympus VH-515 sensor size comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 550WP vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 550WP Portrait photography factors
Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography factors
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no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 550WP Street photography details
Olympus VH-515 Street photography details
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image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 550WP
Sports photography with Olympus VH-515
30
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
32
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
slow fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 550WP as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VH-515 as a Travel photography camera
55
environment sealing
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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includes touch to focus
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 550WP as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VH-515 as a Landscape photography camera
30
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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really wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 550WP as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VH-515 as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic socket
35
really wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic support
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Olympus 550WP vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 550WP and Olympus VH-515
 Olympus Stylus 550WPOlympus VH-515
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus 550WP Olympus VH-515
Otherwise known as mju 550WP -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-07 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III+
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 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount 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 distance 7cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167g (0.37 lbs) 152g (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 model - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $399 $648