Olympus 550WP vs Sony RX100
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Olympus 550WP vs Sony RX100 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
- Released January 2009
- Also referred to as mju 550WP
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Announced August 2012
- Replacement is Sony RX100 II
Olympus 550WP vs Sony RX100 Overview
Here is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus 550WP and Sony RX100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the 550WP (10MP) and RX100 (20MP) and the 550WP (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") offer totally different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 550WP was announced 4 years before the RX100 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 550WP being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the 550WP matches up against the RX100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus 550WP vs Sony RX100 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 550WP & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 550WP Gallery & Sony RX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Sony RX100
550WP | RX100 |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Olympus 550WP
RX100 | 550WP | |||
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Announced | August 2012 | January 2009 | Fresher by 44 months | |
Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 230k | Crisper display (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Sony RX100
550WP | RX100 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Olympus 550WP vs Sony RX100 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 550WP has exterior dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
Check the Olympus 550WP and Sony RX100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the 550WP against the RX100.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 550WP and RX100 is 94 and 91 respectively.
Olympus 550WP vs Sony RX100 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 550WP and RX100.
All in all, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 550WP with its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX100 will resolve greater detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The older 550WP is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus 550WP vs Sony RX100 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 550WP | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus Stylus 550WP | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 |
Alternative name | mju 550WP | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-01-07 | 2012-08-28 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.0 | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 7cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | WhiteMagic TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/2000 seconds |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 | 167g (0.37 pounds) | 240g (0.53 pounds) |
Physical 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 Overall score | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 390 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 photographs |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $399 | $448 |