Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot SD900 and Olympus Stylus-550WP

Comparison of Canon PowerShot SD900 and Olympus Stylus-550WP [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot SD900 ×
Olympus Stylus-550WP ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot SD900Olympus Stylus-550WP
BrandCanonOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/http://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberSD900550WP
Alternate model number(s)
  • digital ixus 900 ti
  • mju 550wp
Camera formatCompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20062009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9194
Width (mm)2822
Height (mm)6062
Weight (g)165150
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)1010
Sensor format1/1.8 inch1/2.33 inch
Sensor area (mm²)38.228.2
Sensor width (mm)7.186.13
Sensor height (mm)5.324.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.971.68
Aspect ratio4:3, 3:24:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2048(7.5 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 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)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)1-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1024x768
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)AVI Motion JPEG
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom LensOlympus lens; 10 Lenses in 8 Groups, 3 Aspherical Lenses, 1 ED Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)37.00 - 111.0038.00 - 114.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)1.001.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.20 - 0.360.20 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Macro focus range (cm)5 - 507 - 50
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 5
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast DetectCCD contrast detection
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDLCD
Viewfinder typeReal-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, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode-+
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent 1
  • fluorescent 2
  • fluorescent 3
  • overcast
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 151/1000 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted average, SpotDigital ESP Metering, Face Detection AE (when Face Detection AF is selected)
Program auto exposure-+
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Underwater, ISO 3200Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Night+Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Candle, Self Portrait, Sunset, Fireworks, Cuisine, Documents
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 30
  • 12
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • auto w/ slow synchro
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • flash on w/ red-eye reduction
  • flash on w/ slow synchro
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionNormal: 1.6-17 ft./50cm - 5.1m (W), 1.6-10 ft./50cm - 3.1m (T) (when sensitivity is set to ISO Auto)ISO 800: Wide: 0.66ft (0.2m) – 13.5ft (4.1m); Tele: 0.98ft (0.3m) – 9.5ft (2.9m)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • x
Other memory-MicroSD
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)-0
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+-
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • a/v out
  • dc input)
  • multi-terminal (usb
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.983.95
Camera penalizes early shutter press-+
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.60.9
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.821.33
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.070.37
Startup time (s)1.23.3
Play -> record time (s)1.5-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)66.5
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)230140
Battery form factorProprietary NB-5LProprietary LI-42B
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NB-5L Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary LI-42B Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • digital camera solution cd-rom
  • olympus master 2 software
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and features9-point AF with face detection. ISO 3,200 sensitivity only available in ISO3200 scene mode, at a reduced resolution.Available in black and aqua blue. Waterproof: Equivalent to IEC60529 IPX8/JISC0920 (10ft/3m)



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