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Olympus 550WP vs Sony WX70

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Olympus 550WP vs Sony WX70 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
  • Launched January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as mju 550WP
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Olympus 550WP vs Sony WX70 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Olympus 550WP vs Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the 550WP (10MP) and WX70 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 550WP was manufactured 4 years earlier than the WX70 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the 550WP scores versus the WX70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Sony WX70

 550WP WX70 

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Olympus 550WP

 WX70 550WP 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2009Newer by 37 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Sony WX70

 550WP WX70 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus 550WP vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 550WP offers outer measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony WX70 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the 550WP vs the WX70.

Olympus 550WP vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 550WP and WX70 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Olympus 550WP vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The picture below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 550WP and WX70.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony WX70 to give you extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 550WP is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus 550WP vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 550WP vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 550WP Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX70 Portrait photography highlights
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 550WP Street photography advice
Sony WX70 Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than others in class (114g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 550WP Sports photography advice
Sony WX70 Sports photography advice
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 550WP as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Travel photography camera
55
environment proof
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than others in class (114g)
features touch focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 550WP Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX70 Landscape photography highlights
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5")
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 550WP as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX70 as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone port
36
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (114g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
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Olympus 550WP vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 550WP and Sony WX70
 Olympus Stylus 550WPSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus 550WP Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Also called as mju 550WP -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-07 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.0 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167g (0.37 lbs) 114g (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 240 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $399 $242