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Olympus 550WP vs Sony W810

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
44
Features
26
Overall
36

Olympus 550WP vs Sony W810 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
  • Announced January 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju 550WP
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Olympus 550WP vs Sony W810 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus 550WP and Sony W810, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the 550WP (10MP) and W810 (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 550WP was manufactured 6 years prior to the W810 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 550WP being a Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the 550WP grades against the W810 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Sony W810

 550WP W810 

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Olympus 550WP

 W810 550WP 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2009Newer by 60 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Sony W810

 550WP W810 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Olympus 550WP vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 550WP enjoys outside dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony W810 has dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 550WP and Sony W810 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the 550WP compared to the W810.

Olympus 550WP vs Sony W810 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 550WP and W810 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 550WP vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 550WP and W810.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony W810 to give you greater detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged 550WP is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus 550WP vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 550WP vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 550WP Portrait photography factors
Sony W810 Portrait photography factors
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 550WP Street photography highlights
Sony W810 Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 550WP as a Sports photography camera
Sony W810 as a Sports photography camera
30
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 550WP Travel photography info
Sony W810 Travel photography info
55
environment proofing
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 550WP Landscape photography features
Sony W810 Landscape photography features
30
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
40
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 550WP as a Vlogging camera
Sony W810 as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone port
32
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Olympus 550WP vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 550WP and Sony W810
 Olympus Stylus 550WPSony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus 550WP Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Also Known as mju 550WP -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-07 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.0 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 7cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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 167g (0.37 pounds) 111g (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 life - 200 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $399 $100