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Olympus 550WP vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung HZ15W 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
  • Released January 2009
  • Additionally Known as mju 550WP
Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Also Known as WB550
Photography Glossary

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus 550WP vs Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 550WP (10MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 550WP was brought out at a similar time to the HZ15W and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 550WP grades against the HZ15W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Samsung HZ15W

 550WP HZ15W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Olympus 550WP

 HZ15W 550WP 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Samsung HZ15W

 550WP HZ15W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009February 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus 550WP features physical measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung HZ15W has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 550WP vs Samsung HZ15W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the 550WP against the HZ15W.

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 550WP and HZ15W is 94 and 90 respectively.

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 550WP and HZ15W.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung HZ15W to give you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively.

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 550WP Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography advice
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
31
you can focus manually
comes with face detect focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 550WP as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than average in class (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 550WP Sports photography information
Samsung HZ15W Sports photography information
30
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 550WP Travel photography info
Samsung HZ15W Travel photography info
55
environment proof
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
54
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (249g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 550WP Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography info
30
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
40
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 550WP as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
28
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
heavier than average in class (249g)
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Olympus 550WP vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 550WP and Samsung HZ15W
 Olympus Stylus 550WPSamsung HZ15W
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus 550WP Samsung HZ15W
Also called as mju 550WP WB550
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-07 2009-02-23
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.0 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing range 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 grams (0.37 pounds) 249 grams (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage type xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $399 $330