Olympus 550WP vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS
94 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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![Olympus Stylus 550WP front Olympus Stylus 550WP front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-Stylus-550WP/Olympus-550WP-front.jpg)
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85 Imaging
37 Features
67 Overall
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Olympus 550WP vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
- Released December 2012
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Olympus 550WP vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Overview
The following is a detailed comparison of the Olympus 550WP and Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are produced by Olympus. The resolution of the 550WP (10MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is fairly comparable but the 550WP (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") provide different sensor sizing.
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The 550WP was unveiled 5 years earlier than the XZ-2 iHS which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the 550WP scores against the XZ-2 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Olympus 550WP vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 550WP and Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 550WP Gallery and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS
550WP | XZ-2 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Olympus 550WP
XZ-2 iHS | 550WP | |||
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Released | December 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 48 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
550WP | XZ-2 iHS | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus 550WP vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 550WP enjoys 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) whilst the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).
Check the Olympus 550WP and Olympus XZ-2 iHS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the 550WP against the XZ-2 iHS.
![Olympus 550WP vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS size comparison Olympus 550WP vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-550WP-vs-Olympus-XZ-2-iHS-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 550WP and XZ-2 iHS is 94 and 85 respectively.
![Olympus 550WP vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS top view buttons comparison Olympus 550WP vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-550WP-vs-Olympus-XZ-2-iHS-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus 550WP vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 550WP and XZ-2 iHS.
As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 550WP having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS will show extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 550WP will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
![Olympus 550WP vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS sensor size comparison Olympus 550WP vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-Stylus-550WP-vs-Olympus-XZ-2-iHS-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus 550WP vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus 550WP vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus 550WP vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-550WP-vs-Olympus-XZ-2-iHS-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus 550WP vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications
Olympus Stylus 550WP | Olympus XZ-2 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 550WP | Olympus XZ-2 iHS |
Also called as | mju 550WP | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-01-07 | 2012-12-18 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 35 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.0 | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 7cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 8.60 m (ISO 800) |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 167 grams (0.37 pounds) | 346 grams (0.76 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 49 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 216 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 340 photographs |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | Li-90B |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $399 | $450 |