Olympus 550WP vs Samsung SL820
94 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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94 Imaging
34 Features
21 Overall
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Olympus 550WP vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2009
- Alternative Name is mju 550WP
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
- Revealed February 2009
- Additionally referred to as IT100

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung SL820 Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Olympus 550WP vs Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the 550WP (10MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The 550WP was revealed at a similar time to the SL820 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 550WP grades versus the SL820 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung SL820 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 550WP and Samsung SL820. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 550WP Gallery and Samsung SL820 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Samsung SL820
550WP | SL820 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Olympus 550WP
SL820 | 550WP | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Samsung SL820
550WP | SL820 | |||
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Revealed | January 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Similar generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Olympus 550WP vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus 550WP comes with outside 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 SL820 has sizing of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Compare the Olympus 550WP vs Samsung SL820 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the 550WP and the SL820.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 550WP and SL820 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The picture below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 550WP and SL820.
All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung SL820 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 550WP vs Samsung SL820 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 550WP | Samsung SL820 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 550WP | Samsung SL820 |
Also called as | mju 550WP | IT100 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.0 | f/3.4-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 7cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.50 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 167g (0.37 lb) | 168g (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
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 | ||
Battery ID | - | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $399 | $280 |