Olympus 550WP vs Sony A7S

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Olympus 550WP versus Sony A7S, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 550WP (10MP) and the A7S (12MP) is pretty similar but the 550WP (1/2.3") and A7S (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The 550WP was announced 6 years before the A7S which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 550WP being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the 550WP grades versus the A7S in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 550WP & Sony Alpha A7S. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 550WP Gallery & Sony A7S Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 550WP has external measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony A7S has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the 550WP versus the A7S.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 550WP and A7S is 94 and 77 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The image below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 550WP and A7S.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 550WP having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A7S will offer you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged 550WP is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.