Olympus 550WP vs Sony RX10 II

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Olympus 550WP versus Sony RX10 II, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the 550WP (10MP) and RX10 II (20MP) and the 550WP (1/2.3") and RX10 II (1") possess different sensor size.

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The 550WP was introduced 7 years earlier than the RX10 II and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 550WP being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the 550WP scores against the RX10 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 550WP and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 550WP Gallery and Sony RX10 II Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 550WP has got exterior measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony RX10 II has proportions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 550WP versus Sony RX10 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the 550WP vs the RX10 II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 550WP and RX10 II is 94 and 58 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 550WP and RX10 II.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 550WP having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX10 II will resolve more detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older 550WP is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.