Olympus 550WP vs Sony W810
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Olympus 550WP vs Sony W810 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus 550WP vs Sony W810 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 550WP and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 550WP Gallery and Sony W810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Sony W810
550WP | W810 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Olympus 550WP
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 60 months |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Sony W810
550WP | W810 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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.
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.

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

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.

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Olympus 550WP vs Sony W810 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 550WP | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 | |
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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 |