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Olympus 550WP vs Sony TX5

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Olympus 550WP vs Sony TX5 Key Specs

Olympus 550WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-5.0) lens
  • 167g - 94 x 62 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju 550WP
Sony TX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
  • Released February 2010
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Olympus 550WP vs Sony TX5 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Olympus 550WP versus Sony TX5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the 550WP (10MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the 550WP (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") feature different sensor measurements.

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The 550WP was launched 13 months prior to the TX5 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 550WP being a Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the 550WP scores against the TX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Sony TX5

 550WP TX5 

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Olympus 550WP

 TX5 550WP 
ReleasedFebruary 2010January 2009Fresher by 13 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Sony TX5

 550WP TX5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus 550WP vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 550WP enjoys exterior measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony TX5 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 550WP versus Sony TX5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the 550WP versus the TX5.

Olympus 550WP vs Sony TX5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 550WP and TX5 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 550WP vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 550WP and TX5.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact MP but different sensor sizing. The 550WP includes the larger sensor which should make getting bokeh easier. The older 550WP is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus 550WP vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 550WP vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 550WP as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
26
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 550WP
Street photography with Sony TX5
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 550WP
Sports photography with Sony TX5
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 550WP Travel photography highlights
Sony TX5 Travel photography highlights
55
environment sealing
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
environment proof
has touch focus
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (148 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 550WP Landscape photography details
Sony TX5 Landscape photography details
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 550WP Vlogging factors
Sony TX5 Vlogging factors
25
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
30
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competition (148g)
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Olympus 550WP vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 550WP and Sony TX5
 Olympus Stylus 550WPSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus 550WP Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Alternate name mju 550WP -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-07 2010-02-18
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.0 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 2.90 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167g (0.37 lbs) 148g (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $399 $239