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Olympus 550WP vs Sony A100

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 front
Portability
64
Imaging
48
Features
38
Overall
44

Olympus 550WP vs Sony A100 Key Specs

Olympus 550WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-5.0) lens
  • 167g - 94 x 62 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Also referred to as mju 550WP
Sony A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 638g - 133 x 95 x 71mm
  • Revealed July 2006
  • Succeeded the Konica Minolta 5D
  • Newer Model is Sony A550
Photography Glossary

Olympus 550WP vs Sony A100 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Olympus 550WP vs Sony A100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 550WP (10MP) and the A100 (10MP) is pretty similar but the 550WP (1/2.3") and A100 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The 550WP was launched 2 years later than the A100 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 550WP being a Compact camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the 550WP scores versus the A100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Sony A100

 550WP A100 
RevealedJanuary 2009July 2006More recent by 30 months

Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Olympus 550WP

 A100 550WP 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Sony A100

 550WP A100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.5"2.5"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus 550WP vs Sony A100 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 550WP enjoys outer measurements 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 Sony A100 has dimensions of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

See the Olympus 550WP vs Sony A100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the 550WP compared to the A100.

Olympus 550WP vs Sony A100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 550WP and A100 is 94 and 64 respectively.

Olympus 550WP vs Sony A100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Sony A100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 550WP and A100.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The 550WP includes the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh trickier. The fresher 550WP provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus 550WP vs Sony A100 sensor size comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Sony A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 550WP vs Sony A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 550WP
Portrait photography with Sony A100
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
52
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low resolution (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 550WP
Street photography with Sony A100
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 550WP Sports photography features
Sony A100 Sports photography features
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low resolution (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 550WP Travel photography information
Sony A100 Travel photography information
55
weather sealing
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
45
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 550WP Landscape photography information
Sony A100 Landscape photography information
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
53
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 550WP Vlogging factors
Sony A100 Vlogging factors
25
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone support
9
no video
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Olympus 550WP vs Sony A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 550WP and Sony A100
 Olympus Stylus 550WPSony Alpha DSLR-A100
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus 550WP Sony Alpha DSLR-A100
Also called as mju 550WP -
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2009-01-07 2006-07-31
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.0 -
Macro focus distance 7cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) -
Highest video resolution 640x480 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 167 gr (0.37 pounds) 638 gr (1.41 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 133 x 95 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 61
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 476
Other
Battery model - NP-FM55H
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $399 $1,000