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Olympus 550WP vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Olympus 550WP
(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
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Other Name is mju 550WP
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Released January 2012
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Olympus 550WP vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus 550WP vs Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the 550WP (10MP) and DV300F (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The 550WP was launched 4 years before the DV300F which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the 550WP matches up versus the DV300F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Samsung DV300F

 550WP DV300F 

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Olympus 550WP

 DV300F 550WP 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2009More modern by 36 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Samsung DV300F

 550WP DV300F 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 550WP features physical 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 Samsung DV300F has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the 550WP compared to the DV300F.

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 550WP and DV300F is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The pic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 550WP and DV300F.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung DV300F to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 550WP is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 550WP Portrait photography factors
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography factors
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 550WP as a Street photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (133g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 550WP Sports photography advice
Samsung DV300F Sports photography advice
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 550WP
Travel photography with Samsung DV300F
55
weather sealing
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors (133g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 550WP as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Landscape photography camera
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 550WP Vlogging information
Samsung DV300F Vlogging information
25
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic support
33
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (133g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
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Olympus 550WP vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 550WP and Samsung DV300F
 Olympus Stylus 550WPSamsung DV300F
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus 550WP Samsung DV300F
Also called mju 550WP -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-07 2012-01-02
Body design 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 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.0 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 7cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167g (0.37 pounds) 133g (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - BP88
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $399 $200