Olympus 550WP vs Sony S930
94 Imaging
32 Features
17 Overall
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94 Imaging
32 Features
17 Overall
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Olympus 550WP vs Sony S930 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
- Revealed January 2009
- Alternate Name is mju 550WP
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 320 x 240 video
- 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
- 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
- Introduced January 2009

Olympus 550WP vs Sony S930 Overview
The following is a extensive assessment of the Olympus 550WP vs Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 550WP (10MP) and the S930 (10MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The 550WP was launched within a month of the S930 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the 550WP matches up vs the S930 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus 550WP vs Sony S930 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 550WP and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 550WP Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Sony S930
550WP | S930 | |||
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Display dimension | 2.5" | ![]() | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.1") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 112k | Crisper display (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Olympus 550WP
S930 | 550WP | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Sony S930
550WP | S930 | |||
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Introduced | January 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Similar generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Olympus 550WP vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 550WP offers outer measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony S930 has dimensions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus 550WP vs Sony S930 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the 550WP vs the S930.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 550WP and S930 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 550WP vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 550WP and S930.
To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of images though you really should consider the release date of the products into consideration.

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Olympus 550WP vs Sony S930 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 550WP | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 550WP | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 |
Also called | mju 550WP | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-01-07 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 38-108mm (2.8x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.0 | f/2.9-5.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 7cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inch | 2.4 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 112k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 1/8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 320x240 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 167 gr (0.37 lbs) | 167 gr (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 ID | - | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $399 | $219 |