Olympus 550WP vs Sony A57

Here is a complete comparison of the Olympus 550WP vs Sony A57, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the 550WP (10MP) and A57 (16MP) and the 550WP (1/2.3") and A57 (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

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The 550WP was unveiled 4 years prior to the A57 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 550WP being a Compact camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the 550WP matches up vs the A57 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 550WP and Sony SLT-A57. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 550WP Gallery and Sony A57 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 550WP provides exterior dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony A57 has measurements of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 550WP vs Sony A57 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the 550WP versus the A57.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 550WP and A57 is 94 and 64 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 550WP and A57.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 550WP with its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A57 will show greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older 550WP will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.