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Olympus 550WP vs Sony RX100 VA

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63

Olympus 550WP vs Sony RX100 VA 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 RX100 VA
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Revealed July 2018
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Olympus 550WP vs Sony RX100 VA Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus 550WP and Sony RX100 VA, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the 550WP (10MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the 550WP (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The 550WP was revealed 10 years prior to the RX100 VA which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 550WP being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 550WP matches up vs the RX100 VA with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Sony RX100 VA

 550WP RX100 VA 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Olympus 550WP

 RX100 VA 550WP 
RevealedJuly 2018January 2009Newer by 115 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1229k230kClearer display (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Sony RX100 VA

 550WP RX100 VA 
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Olympus 550WP vs Sony RX100 VA Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 550WP has got physical measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VA has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 550WP and Sony RX100 VA in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the 550WP and the RX100 VA.

Olympus 550WP vs Sony RX100 VA size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 550WP and RX100 VA is 94 and 89 respectively.

Olympus 550WP vs Sony RX100 VA top view buttons comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Sony RX100 VA Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The picture here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 550WP and RX100 VA.

As you have seen, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 550WP having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony RX100 VA will show more detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 550WP will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus 550WP vs Sony RX100 VA sensor size comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 550WP vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 550WP Portrait photography details
Sony RX100 VA Portrait photography details
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
66
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 550WP
Street photography with Sony RX100 VA
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
86
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (299 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 550WP Sports photography features
Sony RX100 VA Sports photography features
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
70
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (24.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
features tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
low battery life (220 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 550WP as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX100 VA as a Travel photography camera
55
environment proof
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
76
lighter than competition (299g)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery life (220 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 550WP Landscape photography highlights
Sony RX100 VA Landscape photography highlights
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
66
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low battery life (220 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 550WP Vlogging details
Sony RX100 VA Vlogging details
25
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
81
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition (299 grams)
does not have external microphone support
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Olympus 550WP vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 550WP and Sony RX100 VA
 Olympus Stylus 550WPSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus 550WP Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
Also called as mju 550WP -
Category Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-07 2018-07-13
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 315
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.0 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing range 7cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate - 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/2000s
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167g (0.37 lb) 299g (0.66 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $399 $998