Olympus 550WP vs Sony RX1R II

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus 550WP and Sony RX1R II, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the 550WP (10MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the 550WP (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The 550WP was unveiled 7 years earlier than the RX1R II which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 550WP being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 550WP matches up versus the RX1R II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 550WP and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 550WP Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Olympus 550WP offers physical dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony RX1R II has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 550WP and Sony RX1R II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 550WP versus the RX1R II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 550WP and RX1R II is 94 and 78 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The image below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 550WP and RX1R II.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 550WP with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony RX1R II will result in extra detail having an extra 32MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 550WP will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.