Reasons to choose PW550
Released in 2010, PW550 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12.4 MP effective resolution, and a 120 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
HP PW550
vs HP SB360
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
PW55028 mm²
SB360- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The PW550 and SB360 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
PW550MetricSB360
12.4 MPEffective pixels12.2 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.51 µmPixel pitch1.53 µm
2.3 µm²Pixel area2.33 µm²
43.57 MP/cm²Pixel density42.87 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
120 gWeight—
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
Li-Ion Li-ion batteryBattery—
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The PW550 and SB360 have the same sensor area. The SB360 has the lighter body. The PW550 has the higher effective resolution. The PW550 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose SB360
Released in 2009, SB360 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12.2 MP effective resolution, and a 0 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.