Olympus 550WP vs Sony T900

Here is a detailed overview of the Olympus 550WP vs Sony T900, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 550WP (10MP) and the T900 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 550WP was unveiled around the same time to the T900 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 550WP being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the 550WP scores vs the T900 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 550WP and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 550WP Gallery and Sony T900 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. 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) whilst the Sony T900 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 550WP vs Sony T900 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the 550WP versus the T900.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 550WP and T900 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 550WP and T900.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony T900 to deliver more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.