Olympus 550WP vs Sony RX10
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Olympus 550WP vs Sony RX10 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
- Announced January 2009
- Alternative Name is mju 550WP
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
- 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
- Announced March 2014
- Newer Model is Sony RX10 II
Olympus 550WP vs Sony RX10 Overview
The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus 550WP versus Sony RX10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the 550WP (10MP) and RX10 (20MP) and the 550WP (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") feature different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 550WP was announced 6 years earlier than the RX10 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 550WP being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the 550WP scores vs the RX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus 550WP vs Sony RX10 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 550WP & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 550WP Gallery & Sony RX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Sony RX10
550WP | RX10 |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX10 over the Olympus 550WP
RX10 | 550WP | |||
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Announced | March 2014 | January 2009 | Newer by 63 months | |
Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1290k | 230k | Clearer display (+1060k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Sony RX10
550WP | RX10 | |||
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Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Olympus 550WP vs Sony RX10 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus 550WP offers external dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 has proportions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") having a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus 550WP versus Sony RX10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the 550WP against the RX10.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 550WP and RX10 is 94 and 58 respectively.
Olympus 550WP vs Sony RX10 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The image here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 550WP and RX10.
Clearly, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 550WP using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sony RX10 will render extra detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged 550WP will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Olympus 550WP vs Sony RX10 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 550WP | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus Stylus 550WP | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 |
Also Known as | mju 550WP | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-01-07 | 2014-03-20 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.0 | f/2.8 |
Macro focus distance | 7cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 1,290k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | WhiteMagic |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/3200s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 10.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 167g (0.37 lbs) | 813g (1.79 lbs) |
Dimensions | 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 69 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 474 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 420 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $399 | $698 |