Olympus 550WP vs Samsung NX10

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus 550WP versus Samsung NX10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the 550WP (10MP) and NX10 (15MP) and the 550WP (1/2.3") and NX10 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The 550WP was revealed 15 months prior to the NX10 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 550WP being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the 550WP matches up versus the NX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 550WP and Samsung NX10. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 550WP Gallery and Samsung NX10 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 550WP enjoys exterior measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX10 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 550WP versus Samsung NX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the 550WP and the NX10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 550WP and NX10 is 94 and 80 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The image here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 550WP and NX10.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 550WP using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX10 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged 550WP is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.