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Olympus 550WP vs Sony HX80

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50

Olympus 550WP vs Sony HX80 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
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju 550WP
Sony HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Released March 2016
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Olympus 550WP vs Sony HX80 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus 550WP versus Sony HX80, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the 550WP (10MP) and HX80 (18MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 550WP was announced 8 years earlier than the HX80 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the 550WP scores vs the HX80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Sony HX80

 550WP HX80 

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Olympus 550WP

 HX80 550WP 
ReleasedMarch 2016January 2009Newer by 87 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Sony HX80

 550WP HX80 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Olympus 550WP vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 550WP provides physical measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony HX80 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 550WP versus Sony HX80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the 550WP versus the HX80.

Olympus 550WP vs Sony HX80 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 550WP and HX80 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 550WP vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The picture underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 550WP and HX80.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony HX80 to result in greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 550WP will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus 550WP vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 550WP vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 550WP Portrait photography advice
Sony HX80 Portrait photography advice
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
39
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 550WP
Street photography with Sony HX80
61
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
70
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245g)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 550WP Sports photography highlights
Sony HX80 Sports photography highlights
30
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
has tracking focus
better than average battery (390 CIPA)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 550WP Travel photography factors
Sony HX80 Travel photography factors
55
weather proofing
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
76
better than average battery (390 per charge)
lighter than average in class (245g)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 550WP Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX80 Landscape photography highlights
30
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
49
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
better than average battery (390 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 550WP Vlogging features
Sony HX80 Vlogging features
25
image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic jack
75
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of mic jack
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Olympus 550WP vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 550WP and Sony HX80
 Olympus Stylus 550WPSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus 550WP Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Also called as mju 550WP -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-07 2016-03-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.0 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus range 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 gr (0.37 pounds) 245 gr (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 life - 390 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $399 $368