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Olympus 550WP vs Sony RX100

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
50
Features
68
Overall
57

Olympus 550WP vs Sony RX100 Key Specs

Olympus 550WP
(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
Sony RX100
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Sony RX100

 550WP RX100 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Olympus 550WP

 RX100 550WP 
AnnouncedAugust 2012January 2009Fresher by 44 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1229k230kCrisper display (+999k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Sony RX100

 550WP RX100 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Olympus 550WP vs Sony RX100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 550WP and RX100 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 550WP vs Sony RX100 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus 550WP vs Sony RX100 sensor size comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Sony RX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 550WP vs Sony RX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 550WP Portrait photography advice
Sony RX100 Portrait photography advice
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
64
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Olympus 550WP as a Street photography camera
Sony RX100 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
79
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
lighter than average (240 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 550WP Sports photography information
Sony RX100 Sports photography information
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
provides tracking focus
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 550WP as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX100 as a Travel photography camera
55
weather proof
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
79
lighter than average (240 grams)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 550WP Landscape photography information
Sony RX100 Landscape photography information
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
74
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 550WP
Vlogging with Sony RX100
25
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone port
38
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (240g)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
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Olympus 550WP vs Sony RX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 550WP and Sony RX100
 Olympus Stylus 550WPSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
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