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Olympus 550WP vs Sony TX7

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Olympus 550WP vs Sony TX7 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
  • Released January 2009
  • Also referred to as mju 550WP
Sony TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Olympus 550WP vs Sony TX7 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus 550WP vs Sony TX7, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 550WP (10MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the 550WP (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The 550WP was brought out 12 months earlier than the TX7 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 550WP being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 550WP matches up against the TX7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Sony TX7

 550WP TX7 

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Olympus 550WP

 TX7 550WP 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 12 months
Display dimension3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Sony TX7

 550WP TX7 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus 550WP vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus 550WP enjoys physical dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony TX7 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the 550WP and the TX7.

Olympus 550WP vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 550WP and TX7 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 550WP vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 550WP and TX7.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The 550WP provides the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field less difficult. The older 550WP is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus 550WP vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 550WP vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 550WP
Portrait photography with Sony TX7
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 550WP Street photography details
Sony TX7 Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
59
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 550WP Sports photography factors
Sony TX7 Sports photography factors
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 550WP Travel photography factors
Sony TX7 Travel photography factors
55
weather sealing
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
59
supports touch focus
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (149 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 550WP Landscape photography information
Sony TX7 Landscape photography information
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual exposure not available
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
36
decently wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 550WP
Vlogging with Sony TX7
25
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
32
decently wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
heavier than competition in class (149 grams)
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Olympus 550WP vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 550WP and Sony TX7
 Olympus Stylus 550WPSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus 550WP Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Also referred to as mju 550WP -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-07 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.0 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3.5"
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 gr (0.37 lb) 149 gr (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $399 $300