Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot A720 IS and Olympus SP-320

Comparison of Canon PowerShot A720 IS and Olympus SP-320 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot A720 IS ×
Olympus SP-320 ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot A720 ISOlympus SP-320
BrandCanonOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/http://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberA720 ISSP-320
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20072006
Tripod mount+-
Length (mm)97100
Width (mm)4335
Height (mm)6665
Weight (g)243180
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)87.1
Sensor format1/2.5 inch1/1.8 inch
Sensor area (mm²)24.7138.2
Sensor width (mm)5.767.18
Sensor height (mm)4.295.32
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.762.34
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 3:2
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 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)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2288 x 1712(3.9 mp other)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.1)
Continuous-mode (fps)1-
Video Capture
Can take movies+-
Movie resolution
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)-
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom Lens (9 elements in 7 groups)Olympus Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)35.00 - 210.0038.00 - 114.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)8.008.00 - 24.00
Zoom ratio (x)63
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.360.12 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)4920
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 5
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect; 9-point AiAF, Face Detect AF, Single AF point, FlexiZoneCCD Contrast Detection
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder typeReal-image optical zoomOptical viewfinder
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.5
Rear display resolution (dots)115,000115,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)10-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, High ISO Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • underwater
  • & 3)
  • 2
  • auto
  • evening sun
  • fluorescent (1
  • manual
  • overcast
  • sunlight
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 151/2000 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (at center or linked to single AF point), and Face DetectDigital iESP Auto Multi-Pattern TTL, Spot Metering, Center Weighted Metering
Program auto exposure-+
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Stitch Assist, Night Scene, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, AquariumPortrait, Landscape, Landscape & Portrait, Night Scene, Night & Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Candle, Self-Portrait
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 12
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • slow-sync (first and second-curtain sync available)
  • auto
  • fill
  • fill + red-eye reduction
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionNormal: 1.8-11.0 ft./55cm-3.5m (W), 1.8-8.2 ft./55cm-2.5m (T); Macro: 1-1.8 ftWide: 12.5 ft / 3.8 m; Tele: 7.2 ft / 2.2 m
Max flash sync (s)1/500-
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • x
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)-25
Included memory type-built-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)
  • dc input
  • dc in
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.92-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.51-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.61-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.2-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.76-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.08-
Startup time (s)1.5-
Play -> record time (s)2.5-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)11.7-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)400-
Battery form factor2 x AA2 x AA
Usable battery types
  • alkaline disposable or nimh rechargeable
-
Batteries included2 x AA Alkaline disposable-
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)--
Software
Included software
  • canon software suite
-
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical image stabilization.-



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