| Attribute | Canon PowerShot A550 ×  | Olympus FE-130 ×  |                 
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| General | ||
| Model | Canon PowerShot A550 | Olympus FE-130 | 
| Brand | Canon | Olympus | 
| Manufacturer url | https://www.usa.canon.com/ | http://www.olympusamerica.com/ | 
| Model number | A550 | FE-130 | 
| Camera format | Compact | Compact | 
| Release year (year) | 2007 | 2006 | 
| Tripod mount | + | - | 
| Length (mm) | 91 | 96 | 
| Width (mm) | 43 | 26 | 
| Height (mm) | 64 | 63 | 
| Weight (g) | 160 | 130 | 
| Waterproof | - | - | 
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD | 
| Effective megapixels (MP) | 7.1 | 5.1 | 
| Sensor format | 1/2.5 inch | 1/2.5 inch | 
| Sensor area (mm²) | 24.71 | 24.71 | 
| Sensor width (mm) | 5.76 | 5.76 | 
| Sensor height (mm) | 4.29 | 4.29 | 
| Approximate pixel pitch (micron) | 1.88 | 2.22 | 
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 16:9 | 4:3 | 
| Self-cleaning | - | - | 
| Sensor shift image stabilization | - | - | 
| On-sensor phase detect | - | - | 
| Image Capture | ||
| Image resolution | 
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| Image file format | 
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| Continuous-mode (fps) | 1.7 | - | 
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies | + | + | 
| Movie resolution | 
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| Image Storage | ||
| Movie file format | AVI (Motion JPEG) | QuickTime MotionJPEG | 
| Composite video out | + | + | 
| Ntsc/pal switchable video | + | - | 
| Lens and Optics | ||
| Lens | Canon Zoom Lens (7 elements in 5 groups, 2 aspherical) | Olympus Lens | 
| Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm) | 35.00 - 140.00 | 38.00 - 114.00 | 
| Focal length (actual) (mm) | 2.00 | 9.00 | 
| Zoom ratio (x) | 4 | 3 | 
| Aperture range (f) | 0.18 - 0.38 | 0.17 - 0.32 | 
| Integrated nd filter | - | - | 
| Min focus range (cm) | 45 | 60 | 
| Macro focus range (cm) | 5 - 45 | - | 
| Optical image stabilization | - | - | 
| Digital zoom | + | + | 
| Digital zoom values (x) | 
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| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto focus | + | + | 
| Auto focus type | 9- or 1-point Contrast Detect | CCD Contrast Detection | 
| Auto focus assist light | + | - | 
| Manual focus | - | - | 
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical / LCD | LCD | 
| Viewfinder type | Real-image optical zoom | - | 
| Focus peaking | - | - | 
| Display | ||
| Eye-level viewfinder | + | - | 
| Rear display | + | + | 
| Rear display size (inch) | 2 | 2 | 
| Rear display resolution (dots) | 86,000 | 85,000 | 
| Touchscreen | - | - | 
| Articulating screen | - | - | 
| Tilt swivel screen | - | - | 
| Selfie screen | - | - | 
| Max playback zoom (x) | 10 | 10 | 
| Exposure | ||
| Iso settings | Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800 | Auto (64 - 320), 800* (Digital Image Stabilization mode) | 
| Auto iso mode | - | - | 
| White balance settings | 
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| Shutter speed range (s) | 1/2000 - 15 | 1/2000 - 4 | 
| Bulb mode | - | - | 
| Exposure compensation | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | 
| Explosure metering modes | Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot Metering (frame is fixed to the center) | Digital ESP multi-pattern | 
| Program auto exposure | - | - | 
| Aperture priority | - | - | 
| Shutter priority | - | - | 
| Full manual exposure | - | - | 
| Creative exposure modes | Portrait, Landscape, Night Snapshot, Indoor, Kids & Pets, Special Scene (Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Night Scene) | Portrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Night Scene, Sport, Night Scene +Portrait, Indoor, Candle, Self Portrait | 
| Self timer (s) | 
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| Time lapse (intervalometer) | - | - | 
| High resolution composite | - | - | 
| Flash | ||
| Built-in flash | + | + | 
| Flash modes | 
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| Flash range description | Auto ISO: 45cm-3.5m (W) / 2.2m (T) | Wide: 0.7ft (0.2m)- 6.6ft. (3.3m) Tele: 2.0ft (0.6m)- 10.8ft. (2.0m) | 
| Usable memory types | 
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| Dual card slots | - | - | 
| Raw capture support | - | - | 
| Included memory (MB) | - | 22 | 
| Included memory type | - | built-in memory | 
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-in wi-fi | - | - | 
| NFC | - | - | 
| Bluetooth | - | - | 
| Built-in gps | - | - | 
| Microphone jack | - | - | 
| Headphone jack | - | - | 
| External connections | 
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| Pictbridge compliant | + | + | 
| Dpof compliant | + | + | 
| Remote control | - | - | 
| Connections (extended) | 
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| Performance Timing | ||
| Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame) | 1.36 | - | 
| Camera penalizes early shutter press | - | - | 
| Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps) | 1.7 | - | 
| Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s) | 0.45 | - | 
| Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s) | 0.63 | - | 
| Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s) | 1.51 | - | 
| Shutter lag (prefocused) (s) | 0.07 | - | 
| Startup time (s) | 1.3 | - | 
| Play -> record time (s) | 1.8 | - | 
| Flash cycle time, full power (s) | 10 | - | 
| Power | ||
| Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots) | 550 | - | 
| Battery form factor | 2 x AA | 2 x AA | 
| Usable battery types | 
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| Batteries included | 2 x AA Alkaline disposable | 2 x AA Alkaline disposable | 
| Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter) | - | - | 
| Software | ||
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| Os compatibility | 
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| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes and features | - | "Digital Image Stabilization" mode increases ISO sensitivity to 800, allowing for faster shutter speeds. |