Olympus 550WP vs Samsung TL100
Portability
94 Imaging
32 Features
17 Overall
26
94 Imaging
32 Features
17 Overall
26
Portability
91 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
28
91 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
28
Olympus 550WP vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs
Olympus 550WP
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Also referred to as mju 550WP
Samsung TL100
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(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
- 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Revealed January 2009
- Other Name is ST50
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Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus 550WP and Samsung TL100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the 550WP (10MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the 550WP matches up versus the TL100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 550WP & Samsung TL100. The full galleries are available at Olympus 550WP Gallery & Samsung TL100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Samsung TL100
| 550WP | TL100 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Olympus 550WP
| TL100 | 550WP | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Samsung TL100
| 550WP | TL100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2009 |  | January 2009 | Similar age |
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither has Touch screen |
Olympus 550WP vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 550WP has outer dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung TL100 has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the 550WP vs the TL100.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 550WP and TL100 is 94 and 91 respectively.
Olympus 550WP vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The picture below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 550WP and TL100.
As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung TL100 to offer extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus 550WP Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL100 Portrait photography highlights
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Olympus 550WP Street photography details
Samsung TL100 Street photography details
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than average in class (219g)
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Olympus 550WP Sports photography factors
Samsung TL100 Sports photography factors
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Olympus 550WP Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL100 Travel photography highlights
weather proofing
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (219g)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Olympus 550WP Landscape photography info
Samsung TL100 Landscape photography info
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Olympus 550WP as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL100 as a Vlogging camera
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (219 grams)
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Olympus 550WP vs Samsung TL100 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus 550WP | Samsung TL100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model | Olympus Stylus 550WP | Samsung TL100 |
| Also referred to as | mju 550WP | ST50 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2009-01-07 | 2009-01-08 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.0 | f/3.0-5.6 |
| Macro focus distance | 7cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 1s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/1500s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, 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) | 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 167g (0.37 pounds) | 219g (0.48 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 All around 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 (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $399 | $22 |