Olympus 550WP vs Sony G3
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Olympus 550WP vs Sony G3 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2009
- Alternate Name is mju 550WP
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
- Launched January 2009
Olympus 550WP vs Sony G3 Overview
Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus 550WP and Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 550WP (10MP) and the G3 (10MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 550WP was unveiled within a month of the G3 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the 550WP scores against the G3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus 550WP vs Sony G3 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 550WP & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 550WP Gallery & Sony G3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Sony G3
550WP | G3 |
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Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Olympus 550WP
G3 | 550WP | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen size | 3.5" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+1") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Sony G3
550WP | G3 | |||
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Launched | January 2009 | January 2009 | Same age | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Olympus 550WP vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus 550WP offers external 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) whilst the Sony G3 has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
Compare the Olympus 550WP and Sony G3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the 550WP against the G3.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 550WP and G3 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Olympus 550WP vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 550WP and G3.
As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of images although you would want to consider the age of the cameras into account.
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Olympus 550WP vs Sony G3 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 550WP | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 550WP | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 |
Also called as | mju 550WP | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-01-07 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.0 | f/3.5-10.0 |
Macro focusing range | 7cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5" | 3.5" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 1 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.30 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 167 grams (0.37 lb) | 185 grams (0.41 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $399 | $200 |