Olympus 550WP vs Sony A7R IV

Let's look more closely at the Olympus 550WP and Sony A7R IV, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the 550WP (10MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the 550WP (1/2.3") and A7R IV (Full frame) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The 550WP was unveiled 11 years earlier than the A7R IV and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 550WP being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the 550WP scores against the A7R IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 550WP & Sony Alpha A7R IV. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 550WP Gallery & Sony A7R IV Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 550WP has got exterior measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R IV has specifications of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the 550WP vs the A7R IV.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 550WP and A7R IV is 94 and 62 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The graphic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 550WP and A7R IV.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 550WP with its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony A7R IV will result in greater detail having an extra 51MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older 550WP will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.