Olympus 550WP vs Sony A450

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus 550WP versus Sony A450, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the 550WP (10MP) and A450 (14MP) and the 550WP (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The 550WP was announced 12 months earlier than the A450 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 550WP being a Compact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the 550WP scores vs the A450 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 550WP and Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 550WP Gallery and Sony A450 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 550WP has got outer measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony A450 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 550WP versus Sony A450 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the 550WP compared to the A450.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 550WP and A450 is 94 and 65 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 550WP and A450.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 550WP having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A450 will provide greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged 550WP will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.