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Olympus 550WP vs Sony W370

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Olympus 550WP vs Sony W370 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
  • Alternate Name is mju 550WP
Sony W370
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Sony W370

 550WP W370 

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Olympus 550WP

 W370 550WP 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Sony W370

 550WP W370 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Olympus 550WP vs Sony W370 size comparison

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

Olympus 550WP vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 550WP vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 550WP
Portrait photography with Sony W370
19
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 550WP as a Street photography camera
Sony W370 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 550WP
Sports photography with Sony W370
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 550WP
Travel photography with Sony W370
55
environment proofing
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
58
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 550WP
Landscape photography with Sony W370
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 550WP as a Vlogging camera
Sony W370 as a Vlogging camera
25
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Olympus 550WP vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 550WP and Sony W370
 Olympus Stylus 550WPSony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
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