Olympus 550WP vs Sony A350

The following is a in depth analysis of the Olympus 550WP versus Sony A350, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the 550WP (10MP) and A350 (14MP) and the 550WP (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The 550WP was manufactured 8 months after the A350 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 550WP being a Compact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 550WP matches up versus the A350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 550WP & Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 550WP Gallery & Sony A350 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 550WP features outer dimensions 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 Sony A350 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the 550WP vs the A350.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 550WP and A350 is 94 and 62 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The pic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 550WP and A350.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 550WP because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A350 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher 550WP will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.