Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot SD850 IS and Olympus Stylus-550WP

Comparison of Canon PowerShot SD850 IS and Olympus Stylus-550WP [S]ave

Attribute
Olympus Stylus-550WP ×
Canon PowerShot SD850 IS ×
General
ModelOlympus Stylus-550WPCanon PowerShot SD850 IS
BrandOlympusCanon
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model number550WPSD850 IS
Alternate model number(s)
  • mju 550wp
  • canon digital ixus 950 is
Camera formatUltra CompactCompact
Release year (year)20092007
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9490
Width (mm)2226
Height (mm)6257
Weight (g)150165
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)108
Sensor format1/2.33 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.224.71
Sensor width (mm)6.135.76
Sensor height (mm)4.64.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.681.76
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 1832(6.0 mp 16:9)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)-0.7
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI Motion JPEGAVI (Motion JPEG w/ mono WAVE)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensOlympus lens; 10 Lenses in 8 Groups, 3 Aspherical Lenses, 1 ED LensCanon Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)38.00 - 114.0035.00 - 140.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)1.002.00
Zoom ratio (x)34
Aperture range (f)0.20 - 0.290.18 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Macro focus range (cm)7 - 502 - 50
Thread type-None
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 5
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeCCD contrast detectionAiAF (Face Detect / 9-point / 1-point)
Auto focus assist light-+
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder type-Real-image optical zoom
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder-+
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.5
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent 1
  • fluorescent 2
  • fluorescent 3
  • overcast
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/1000 - 41/1600 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesDigital ESP Metering, Face Detection AE (when Face Detection AF is selected)Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure+-
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Night+Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Candle, Self Portrait, Sunset, Fireworks, Cuisine, DocumentsPortrait, Foliage, Beach, Underwater, Fireworks, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Snow
Self timer (s)
  • 12
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • flash on w/ red-eye reduction
  • slow synchro
Flash range descriptionISO 800: Wide: 0.66ft (0.2m) – 13.5ft (4.1m); Tele: 0.98ft (0.3m) – 9.5ft (2.9m)Normal: 1.6-11.5 ft./50cm - 3.5m (W), 1.6-6.6 ft./50cm - 2.0m (T) (when sensitivity is set to ISO Auto)
Usable memory types
  • x
  • sd
  • sdh
Other memoryMicroSD-
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)0-
Included memory typebuilt-in memory-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant-+
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • a/v out
  • dc input)
  • multi-terminal (usb
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)3.952.22
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)-0.7
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.90.58
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)1.330.51
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.370.08
Startup time (s)3.31.2
Play -> record time (s)-3.1
Flash cycle time, full power (s)6.57.5
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)140230
Battery form factorProprietary LI-42BProprietary NB-5L
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary LI-42B Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NB-5L Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • olympus master 2 software
  • digital camera solution cd-rom
Os compatibility-
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresAvailable in black and aqua blue. Waterproof: Equivalent to IEC60529 IPX8/JISC0920 (10ft/3m)Optical image stabilization.



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