Olympus 550WP vs Samsung WB210

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus 550WP versus Samsung WB210, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the 550WP (10MP) and WB210 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 550WP was manufactured 3 years prior to the WB210 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the 550WP scores vs the WB210 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 550WP and Samsung WB210. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 550WP Gallery and Samsung WB210 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus 550WP has got external dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung WB210 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 550WP versus Samsung WB210 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the 550WP vs the WB210.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 550WP and WB210 is 94 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 550WP and WB210.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung WB210 to render greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older 550WP will be behind with regard to sensor tech.