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Olympus 550WP vs Samsung SL30

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung SL30 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
  • Announced January 2009
  • Other Name is mju 550WP
Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Alternative Name is ES15
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Olympus 550WP vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus 550WP vs Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 550WP (10MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 550WP was manufactured very close to the SL30 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 550WP matches up against the SL30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Samsung SL30

 550WP SL30 

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Olympus 550WP

 SL30 550WP 

Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Samsung SL30

 550WP SL30 
IntroducedJanuary 2009February 2009Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.5"2.5"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus 550WP provides exterior dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL30 has sizing of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 550WP vs Samsung SL30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the 550WP against the SL30.

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 550WP and SL30 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 550WP and SL30.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos however you will need to factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 550WP Portrait photography features
Samsung SL30 Portrait photography features
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
24
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 550WP as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 550WP
Sports photography with Samsung SL30
30
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 550WP Travel photography information
Samsung SL30 Travel photography information
55
weather proofing
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 550WP
Landscape photography with Samsung SL30
30
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5")
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
22
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 550WP Vlogging advice
Samsung SL30 Vlogging advice
25
image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
25
includes face detection focus
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Olympus 550WP vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 550WP and Samsung SL30
 Olympus Stylus 550WPSamsung SL30
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus 550WP Samsung SL30
Alternate name mju 550WP ES15
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-07 2009-02-17
Body design 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 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.0 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 7cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 gr (0.37 pounds) 140 gr (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $399 $93