Olympus 550WP vs Sony TX7
94 Imaging
33 Features
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95 Imaging
33 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus 550WP vs Sony TX7 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
- Released January 2009
- Also referred to as mju 550WP
(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

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.

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.

Olympus 550WP vs Sony TX7 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 550WP & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 550WP Gallery & Sony TX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Sony TX7
550WP | TX7 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Olympus 550WP
TX7 | 550WP | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 12 months |
Display dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+1") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Sony TX7
550WP | TX7 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Compare the Olympus 550WP vs Sony TX7 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 550WP vs Sony TX7 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 550WP | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
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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 |