Olympus 550WP vs Sony a1

Following is a extensive comparison of the Olympus 550WP vs Sony a1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the 550WP (10MP) and a1 (50MP) and the 550WP (1/2.3") and a1 (Full frame) boast different sensor measurements.

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The 550WP was released 13 years earlier than the a1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 550WP being a Compact camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the 550WP matches up vs the a1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 550WP & Sony Alpha a1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 550WP Gallery & Sony a1 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 550WP features physical dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony a1 has sizing of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 550WP against the a1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 550WP and a1 is 94 and 61 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The pic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 550WP and a1.

To sum up, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 550WP featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony a1 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 40MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged 550WP will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.