Olympus 550WP vs Sony TX1

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus 550WP and Sony TX1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 550WP (10MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the 550WP (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") posses different sensor size.

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The 550WP was released 7 months before the TX1 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 550WP being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the 550WP scores against the TX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 550WP and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 550WP Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus 550WP offers physical measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony TX1 has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 550WP and Sony TX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the 550WP and the TX1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 550WP and TX1 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 550WP and TX1.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical MP albeit different sensor sizing. The 550WP features the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field easier. The older 550WP is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.