Olympus 550WP vs Sony W370
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Olympus 550WP vs Sony W370 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
- Alternate Name is mju 550WP
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
- 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
- Announced January 2010

Olympus 550WP vs Sony W370 Overview
In this article, we are contrasting the Olympus 550WP and Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the 550WP (10MP) and W370 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The 550WP was unveiled 12 months prior to the W370 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the 550WP matches up versus the W370 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus 550WP vs Sony W370 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 550WP and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 550WP Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Sony W370
550WP | W370 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Olympus 550WP
W370 | 550WP | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 12 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Sony W370
550WP | W370 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Olympus 550WP vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 550WP comes with outside 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 W370 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check out the Olympus 550WP and Sony W370 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the 550WP versus the W370.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 550WP and W370 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 550WP vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The image underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 550WP and W370.
All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony W370 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged 550WP will be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus 550WP vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 550WP vs Sony W370 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 550WP | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 550WP | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 |
Also called | mju 550WP | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-01-07 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 34-238mm (7.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.0 | f/3.6-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 7cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 167 gr (0.37 lbs) | 179 gr (0.39 lbs) |
Dimensions | 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 recording | ||
Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $399 | $230 |