Olympus 7010 vs Sony A550

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus 7010 vs Sony A550, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the A550 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the 7010 (1/2.3") and A550 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The 7010 was manufactured 4 months earlier than the A550 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 7010 being a Compact camera and the Sony A550 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 7010 matches up vs the A550 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7010 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A550. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 7010 Gallery and Sony A550 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7010 features physical measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony A550 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Check the Olympus 7010 vs Sony A550 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the 7010 versus the A550.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7010 and A550 is 94 and 63 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The graphic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 7010 and A550.

Plainly, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 7010 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A550 will give extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.