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Olympus 550WP vs Sony H50

Portability
94 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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Olympus Stylus 550WP front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69 Imaging
32 Features
25 Overall
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Olympus 550WP vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Olympus 550WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Other Name is mju 550WP
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Olympus 550WP vs Sony H50 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus 550WP vs Sony H50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 550WP (10MP) and the H50 (9MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 550WP was launched within a month of the H50 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 550WP scores against the H50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Sony H50

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Olympus 550WP

		

		

			
 H50 550WP 
Manual focus  Dial exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Sony H50

		

		

			
 550WP H50 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009January 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Absent Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus 550WP vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 550WP offers outside dimensions 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 H50 has dimensions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") and a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).
Compare the Olympus 550WP vs Sony H50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the 550WP against the H50.
Olympus 550WP vs Sony H50 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 550WP and H50 is 94 and 69 respectively.
Olympus 550WP vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus 550WP vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The image here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 550WP and H50.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus 550WP to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively.
	
			Olympus 550WP vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus 550WP vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus 550WP vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus 550WP
Portrait photography with Sony H50
19
 manual focus not available
 no manual mode
 no external flash support
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
27
 focusing manually
 external flash not possible
 megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus 550WP Street photography highlights
Sony H50 Street photography highlights
61
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 weather proofing
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
43
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 more heavy than competitors in class (547g)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus 550WP Sports photography highlights
Sony H50 Sports photography highlights
30
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 weather proofing
 low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
 no shutter priority
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
32
 amazing zoom range (31-465mm  15.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
 megapixel count low (9MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus 550WP Travel photography factors
Sony H50 Travel photography factors
55
 weather proofing
 built-in flash
 no Timelapse recording
 low megapixels (10MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 wide angle not good (38mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
44
 has built in flash
 long reach (465mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competitors in class (547 grams)
 megapixel count low (9MP)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus 550WP Landscape photography factors
Sony H50 Landscape photography factors
30
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 weather proofing
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not good (38mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 tiny screen (2.5")
 no manual mode
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 no Timelapse recording
34
 focusing manually
 screen is a decent size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
 megapixel count low (9MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus 550WP Vlogging highlights
Sony H50 Vlogging highlights
25
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 wide angle not good (38mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
 no external microphone port
19
 image stabilization (Optical)
 wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
 doesn't have external microphone jack
 more heavy than competitors in class (547 grams)
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Olympus 550WP vs Sony H50 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 550WP and Sony H50
 Olympus Stylus 550WPSony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus 550WP Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Also called mju  550WP -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-07 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and  3:2 4:3 and  3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.0 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing distance 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance - 9.10 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance 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 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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 gr (0.37 lb) 547 gr (1.21 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $399 $80