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Olympus 550WP vs Sony S2100

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus 550WP vs Sony S2100 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
  • Launched January 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju 550WP
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Olympus 550WP vs Sony S2100 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus 550WP versus Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 550WP (10MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 550WP was launched 12 months earlier than the S2100 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the 550WP grades against the S2100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Sony S2100

 550WP S2100 

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Olympus 550WP

 S2100 550WP 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Sony S2100

 550WP S2100 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Olympus 550WP vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 550WP enjoys outer 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 S2100 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the 550WP vs the S2100.

Olympus 550WP vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 550WP and S2100 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 550WP vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 550WP and S2100.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony S2100 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 550WP is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus 550WP vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 550WP vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 550WP Portrait photography info
Sony S2100 Portrait photography info
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 550WP Street photography highlights
Sony S2100 Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
46
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 550WP Sports photography factors
Sony S2100 Sports photography factors
30
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 550WP Travel photography highlights
Sony S2100 Travel photography highlights
55
weather sealing
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 550WP Landscape photography highlights
Sony S2100 Landscape photography highlights
30
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5")
no manual control
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
27
good sized screen (3")
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 550WP Vlogging features
Sony S2100 Vlogging features
25
image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone port
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Olympus 550WP vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 550WP and Sony S2100
 Olympus Stylus 550WPSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus 550WP Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Otherwise known as mju 550WP -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-07 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.0 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 167 grams (0.37 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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