• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 10.0 megapixels
  • 38.00mm - 114.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 224.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Olympus 550WP advantages over Canon 180

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.68 vs 1.20 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)

Canon 180 advantages over Olympus 550WP

  • More telephoto lens reach
    224 mm vs 114 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 220 vs 140 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Newer
    9 years vs 16 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • More pixels
    20.0 vs 10.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    28 mm vs 38 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster shutter
    1/2000 vs 1/1000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Canon A480

Olympus 550WP
Canon A480
  • $180
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Thinner
  • More dots on screen
  • $102
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Olympus 550WP vs Canon A480

Canon 180
Canon A480
  • $167
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Thinner
  • $102
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon 180 vs Canon A480

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FP1

Olympus 550WP
Panasonic DMC-FP1
  • $180
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • $150
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic DMC-FP1

Canon 180
Panasonic DMC-FP1
  • $167
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Newer
  • $150
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Canon 180 vs Panasonic DMC-FP1

Compared to Olympus Tough-3000

Olympus 550WP
Olympus Tough-3000
  • $180
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $140
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • HDMI out

Compare Olympus 550WP vs Olympus Tough-3000

Canon 180
Olympus Tough-3000
  • $167
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $140
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Canon 180 vs Olympus Tough-3000

Compared to Sony W830

Olympus 550WP
Sony W830
  • $180
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Longer exposure
  • $128
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Olympus 550WP vs Sony W830

Canon 180
Sony W830
  • $167
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer exposure
  • $128
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking

Compare Canon 180 vs Sony W830

Compared to Canon 140 IS

Olympus 550WP
Canon 140 IS
  • $180
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Olympus 550WP vs Canon 140 IS

Canon 180
Canon 140 IS
  • $167
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon 180 vs Canon 140 IS

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