What battery does the Olympus Stylus 550WP (mju 550WP) use?
Olympus Stylus 550WP (mju 550WP) uses Olympus LI-40B / LI-42B. When buying used, confirm the seller includes a working charger or plan to add one. See the battery guide for charger and spare-battery checks.
What memory card does the Olympus Stylus 550WP (mju 550WP) take?
Olympus Stylus 550WP (mju 550WP) uses xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal. The current buyer-facing maximum is Up to 2GB (xD-Picture Card/microSD via adapter); for older or unusual formats, stay within that limit and avoid oversized cards. See the memory card guide before buying cards for older cameras.
Is the Olympus Stylus 550WP (mju 550WP) worth buying used?
It can be worth buying if you want a 10 MP effective Olympus compact from 2009 with 1/2.33-inch CCD. Check power, lens movement, screen condition, and storage access before paying. Run the used digital camera checklist before buying. For nearby Olympus options, compare Olympus Stylus 5010 (mju 5010) and Olympus Stylus 600.
How do you transfer photos from the Olympus Stylus 550WP (mju 550WP)?
The simplest transfer path is usually to remove the memory card and use a compatible card reader. If the camera uses internal storage or a rare card format, confirm the cable or reader before buying. The card reader guide and photo transfer guide cover the common options.
Olympus Stylus 550WP (mju 550WP) is worth judging as its own Olympus rugged compact body, not just as a generic old compact. Start with condition, the exact battery/card setup, and whether its look fits what you want to shoot.
What owners like
Olympus Stylus 550WP (mju 550WP) works best when you want beach days, rain, travel, and rougher bags where a normal compact feels too delicate rather than a technically perfect modern camera; its 1/2.33-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm) CCD and 38-114 mm equivalent, F3.5-5 are the main character of the look.
Common complaints
Check the lens movement, flash, screen, buttons, and card door calmly before relying on it; older compact bodies can need a little patience without being a bad buy.
What to compare
Compare it with Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 (mju Tough 6000), Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 (mju Tough 6010), Olympus OM System Tough TG-7, Olympus Stylus 7000 (mju 7000) to decide whether you want this exact body, a cheaper nearby compact, or a slightly more capable alternative.
