Olympus 550WP vs Sony HX5

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus 550WP versus Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the 550WP (10MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the 550WP (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The 550WP was announced 17 months prior to the HX5 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the 550WP scores versus the HX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 550WP and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 550WP Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 550WP features physical measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony HX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 550WP versus Sony HX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the 550WP and the HX5.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 550WP and HX5 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Usually, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The image underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 550WP and HX5.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same MP but different sensor dimensions. The 550WP includes the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF easier. The more aged 550WP will be behind in sensor technology.