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Olympus 550WP vs Sony H70

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Olympus 550WP vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Olympus 550WP
(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
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as mju 550WP
Sony H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Olympus 550WP vs Sony H70 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus 550WP and Sony H70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the 550WP (10MP) and H70 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 550WP was unveiled 24 months earlier than the H70 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the 550WP matches up versus the H70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Sony H70

 550WP H70 

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Olympus 550WP

 H70 550WP 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 24 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Sony H70

 550WP H70 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus 550WP vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 550WP has outer measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony H70 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the 550WP vs the H70.

Olympus 550WP vs Sony H70 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 550WP and H70 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 550WP vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 550WP and H70.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony H70 to show extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged 550WP will be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus 550WP vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 550WP vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 550WP
Portrait photography with Sony H70
19
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 550WP
Street photography with Sony H70
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 550WP Sports photography highlights
Sony H70 Sports photography highlights
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
36
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 550WP as a Travel photography camera
Sony H70 as a Travel photography camera
55
environment proof
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 550WP Landscape photography features
Sony H70 Landscape photography features
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual exposure
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
43
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 550WP Vlogging advice
Sony H70 Vlogging advice
25
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic support
29
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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Olympus 550WP vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 550WP and Sony H70
 Olympus Stylus 550WPSony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus 550WP Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Also called mju 550WP -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-07 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.0 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 7cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 gr (0.37 pounds) 194 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $399 $199