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Olympus 550WP vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung EX2F 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
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Additionally Known as mju 550WP
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Released December 2012
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Olympus 550WP vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Olympus 550WP versus Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 550WP (10MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is fairly similar but the 550WP (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") use totally different sensor size.

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The 550WP was launched 5 years prior to the EX2F and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the 550WP scores vs the EX2F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Samsung EX2F

 550WP EX2F 
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Olympus 550WP

 EX2F 550WP 
ReleasedDecember 2012January 2009Fresher by 48 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Samsung EX2F

 550WP EX2F 
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 550WP enjoys outer measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung EX2F has specifications of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 550WP and the EX2F.

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 550WP and EX2F is 94 and 90 respectively.

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 550WP and EX2F.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 550WP due to its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Samsung EX2F will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older 550WP is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 550WP Portrait photography highlights
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography highlights
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
42
you can focus manually
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Olympus 550WP Street photography highlights
Samsung EX2F Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
68
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 550WP as a Sports photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Sports photography camera
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 550WP Travel photography advice
Samsung EX2F Travel photography advice
55
environment sealing
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (294 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 550WP Landscape photography info
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography info
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
53
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 550WP as a Vlogging camera
Samsung EX2F as a Vlogging camera
25
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
71
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (294 grams)
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Olympus 550WP vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 550WP and Samsung EX2F
 Olympus Stylus 550WPSamsung EX2F
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus 550WP Samsung EX2F
Also Known as mju 550WP -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-07 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.0 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focusing distance 7cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs -
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 167g (0.37 pounds) 294g (0.65 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 48
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 209
Other
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $399 $478