Olympus 550WP vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Lets look closer at the Olympus 550WP and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the 550WP (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 550WP was introduced 4 years before the Galaxy Camera 3G which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 550WP grades against the Galaxy Camera 3G in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 550WP and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 550WP Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 550WP features outer 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) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 550WP and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the 550WP compared to the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 550WP and Galaxy Camera 3G is 94 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The image below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 550WP and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to resolve extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged 550WP is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.