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Olympus 550WP vs Ricoh GR

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
 
Ricoh GR front
Portability
90
Imaging
58
Features
54
Overall
56

Olympus 550WP vs Ricoh GR 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
  • Additionally Known as mju 550WP
Ricoh GR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 245g - 117 x 61 x 35mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Successor is Ricoh GR II
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Olympus 550WP vs Ricoh GR Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus 550WP and Ricoh GR, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 550WP (10MP) and GR (16MP) and the 550WP (1/2.3") and GR (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The 550WP was introduced 5 years before the GR which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 550WP being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the 550WP matches up against the GR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Ricoh GR

 550WP GR 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Olympus 550WP

 GR 550WP 
RevealedApril 2013January 2009More modern by 52 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1230k230kCrisper display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Ricoh GR

 550WP GR 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Olympus 550WP vs Ricoh GR Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus 550WP provides outside measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Ricoh GR has measurements of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the 550WP vs the GR.

Olympus 550WP vs Ricoh GR size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 550WP and GR is 94 and 90 respectively.

Olympus 550WP vs Ricoh GR top view buttons comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Ricoh GR Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The image underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 550WP and GR.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 550WP using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Ricoh GR will give you more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged 550WP is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus 550WP vs Ricoh GR sensor size comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Ricoh GR Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 550WP Portrait photography info
Ricoh GR Portrait photography info
19
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
74
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 550WP
Street photography with Ricoh GR
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
74
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
great ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 550WP Sports photography information
Ricoh GR Sports photography information
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
45
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
slow fps (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 550WP Travel photography features
Ricoh GR Travel photography features
55
environment proofing
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition in class (245g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 550WP Landscape photography details
Ricoh GR Landscape photography details
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
62
manual focus
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 550WP as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh GR as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic port
30
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone support
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Olympus 550WP vs Ricoh GR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 550WP and Ricoh GR
 Olympus Stylus 550WPRicoh GR
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus Stylus 550WP Ricoh GR
Alternate name mju 550WP -
Category Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-07 2013-04-17
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 28mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.0 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 7cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 300 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.40 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/4000 seconds
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, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 gr (0.37 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 972
Other
Battery life - 290 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - DB65
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $399 $971