Olympus 550WP vs Samsung NX30

On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus 550WP versus Samsung NX30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the 550WP (10MP) and NX30 (20MP) and the 550WP (1/2.3") and NX30 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The 550WP was released 6 years earlier than the NX30 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus 550WP being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 550WP grades vs the NX30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 550WP and Samsung NX30. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 550WP Gallery and Samsung NX30 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 550WP enjoys outer dimensions 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 NX30 has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 550WP versus Samsung NX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the 550WP and the NX30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 550WP and NX30 is 94 and 75 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The pic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 550WP and NX30.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 550WP due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX30 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged 550WP is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.