Olympus 7010 vs Sony W550

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus 7010 vs Sony W550, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the W550 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was announced 24 months before the W550 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 7010 being a Compact camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 7010 grades vs the W550 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7010 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 7010 Gallery & Sony W550 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7010 has got outer measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony W550 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the 7010 vs the W550.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 7010 and W550 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 7010 and W550.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony W550 to give you greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 7010 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.