Olympus 550WP vs Sony HX1
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Olympus 550WP vs Sony HX1 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
- Launched January 2009
- Additionally referred to as mju 550WP
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1440 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
- Released April 2009
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The following is a complete analysis of the Olympus 550WP vs Sony HX1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 550WP (10MP) and the HX1 (9MP) is pretty comparable but the 550WP (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") provide different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 550WP was introduced 3 months earlier than the HX1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus 550WP being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 550WP grades vs the HX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Sony HX1
| 550WP | HX1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Olympus 550WP
| HX1 | 550WP | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Sony HX1
| 550WP | HX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2009 |  | April 2009 | Same generation |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Olympus 550WP vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus 550WP provides exterior measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony HX1 has measurements of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the 550WP compared to the HX1.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 550WP and HX1 is 94 and 67 respectively.
Olympus 550WP vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The image here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 550WP and HX1.
All in all, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 550WP with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Olympus 550WP will provide more detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively.
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Olympus 550WP vs Sony HX1 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus 550WP | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus Stylus 550WP | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 |
| Otherwise known as | mju 550WP | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2009-01-07 | 2009-04-22 |
| Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 9MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 125 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| 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 mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.0 | f/2.8-5.2 |
| Macro focus range | 7cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 9.20 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
| 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) | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1440x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 167 gr (0.37 lbs) | 544 gr (1.20 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $399 | $47,999 |