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Olympus 550WP vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Olympus 550WP vs Ricoh G700SE 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
  • Launched January 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju 550WP
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Revealed October 2010
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Olympus 550WP vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Olympus 550WP and Ricoh G700SE, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the 550WP (10MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 550WP was brought out 21 months prior to the G700SE making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the 550WP grades versus the G700SE in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Ricoh G700SE

 550WP G700SE 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Olympus 550WP

 G700SE 550WP 
RevealedOctober 2010January 2009More recent by 21 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Ricoh G700SE

 550WP G700SE 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Olympus 550WP vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 550WP enjoys outer measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Ricoh G700SE has dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

See the Olympus 550WP and Ricoh G700SE in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the 550WP vs the G700SE.

Olympus 550WP vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 550WP and G700SE is 94 and 88 respectively.

Olympus 550WP vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 550WP and G700SE.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Ricoh G700SE to render extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older 550WP will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus 550WP vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 550WP vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 550WP as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
29
manual focus
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 550WP Street photography highlights
Ricoh G700SE Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
51
environment proof
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than others in class (307g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 550WP Sports photography advice
Ricoh G700SE Sports photography advice
30
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
environment proof
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 550WP Travel photography information
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography information
55
environment proofing
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
59
environment proof
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
more heavy than others in class (307g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 550WP as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Landscape photography camera
30
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
40
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 550WP Vlogging advice
Ricoh G700SE Vlogging advice
25
image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone support
23
pretty wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than others in class (307g)
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Olympus 550WP vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 550WP and Ricoh G700SE
 Olympus Stylus 550WPRicoh G700SE
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus Stylus 550WP Ricoh G700SE
Also Known as mju 550WP -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-01-07 2010-10-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.0 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 gr (0.37 pounds) 307 gr (0.68 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
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 - DB-60
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $399 $0