Olympus 550WP vs Samsung WB700

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus 550WP versus Samsung WB700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the 550WP (10MP) and WB700 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 550WP was introduced 24 months prior to the WB700 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the 550WP grades versus the WB700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 550WP and Samsung WB700. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 550WP Gallery and Samsung WB700 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 550WP enjoys outside measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung WB700 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 550WP versus Samsung WB700 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the 550WP versus the WB700.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 550WP and WB700 is 94 and 98 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 550WP and WB700.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung WB700 to resolve greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older 550WP is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.