Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot SD870 IS and Olympus Stylus Tough-8000

Comparison of Canon PowerShot SD870 IS and Olympus Stylus Tough-8000 [S]ave

Attribute
Olympus Stylus Tough-8000 ×
Canon PowerShot SD870 IS ×
General
ModelOlympus Stylus Tough-8000Canon PowerShot SD870 IS
BrandOlympusCanon
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberTough-8000SD870 IS
Alternate model number(s)
  • mju tough-8000
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Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20092007
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9594
Width (mm)2225
Height (mm)6258
Weight (g)201180
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)128
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)1.541.76
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter type-RGBG
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)
  • 3968 x 2976(11.8 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)-1.3
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI Motion JPEGAVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
LensOlympus lens, 10 Lenses in 8 Groups, 2 Aspherical Lenses, 1 ED LensesCanon Zoom Lens, 7 elements in 5 groups (including 2 aspherical elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 102.0028.00 - 105.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)2.003.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.63.8
Aperture range (f)0.20 - 0.290.06 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5045
Macro focus range (cm)2 - 503 - 60
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 5
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeCCD contrast detectionContrast Detect; 9-point AiAF, Face Detect AF, Single AF point (Center of frame)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.73
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, High Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto, 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, Spot, Face Detection AE (when Face Detection AF is selected)Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot (at center only), and Face Detect AE
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, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Underwater, Digital Macro, Stitch Assist
Self timer (s)
  • 12
  • 30
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • slow-sync (first-curtain sync only)
Flash range descriptionISO 800: Wide: 0.33ft (0.1m) – 13.1ft (4.0m); Tele: 0.98ft (0.3m) – 8.9ft (2.7m)13.1 ft (W) / 6.6 ft (T); ISO set to Auto
Max flash sync (s)-1/500
Usable memory types
  • x
  • sd
  • sdh
Other memoryMicroSD-
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)45-
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-+
Connections (extended)
  • a/v out
  • dc input)
  • multi-terminal (usb
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.542.18
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)-1.3
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.850.38
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.910.42
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.050.09
Startup time (s)2.61
Play -> record time (s)-1.1
Flash cycle time, full power (s)58
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)250270
Battery form factorProprietary LI-50BProprietary NB-5L
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary LI-50B 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
  • canon software suite
Os compatibility-
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresDual Image Stabilization. Available in stylish blue, black or silver. Shockproof: MIL-STD-810F Shock Equivalent(6.6ft/2m)-



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