Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Olympus SP-570 UltraZoom

Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Olympus SP-570 UltraZoom [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS ×
Olympus SP-570 UltraZoom ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot SX1 ISOlympus SP-570 UltraZoom
BrandCanonOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/http://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberSX1 ISSP-570 UZ
Camera formatEVFEVF
Release year (year)20092008
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)128119
Width (mm)8888
Height (mm)8884
Weight (g)585555
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)100
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.33 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.2
Sensor width (mm)6.176.13
Sensor height (mm)4.554.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.69-
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score-28
Dxo color depth score (bit)-18.4
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)-10
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)-72
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3640 x 2160(7.9 mp other)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 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)
  • 2304 x 1728(4.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • raw
  • jpeg
  • raw (.orf)
Continuous-mode (fps)3.80.8
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Image: H.264, Audio: PCM)AVI Motion JPEG
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionHDMI-
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom Lens, 13 elements in 11 groups (1 UD and 1 asph.), USMOlympus ED lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 560.0026.00 - 520.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 100.006.00 - 92.00
Zoom ratio (x)2020
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.360.22 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5010
Macro focus range (cm)0 - 10-
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 5
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect AF with Face DetectionCCD contrast detection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF type; 0.4" color LCD, 148K dotsEVF with diopter correction
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.82.7
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen+-
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200* (*special scene mode)Auto, High Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent 1
  • fluorescent 2
  • fluorescent 3
  • one-touch
  • overcast
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/3200 - 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, Face Detect AEDigital ESP, Spot, Center-Weighted, Face Detection (w/ Face Detection AF)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Night Snapshot, Sports, Stitch Assist, Special Scene (Indoor, Night Scene, Sunset, Foliage, Snow, BeachPortrait, Landscape, Landscape+Portrait, Sport, Night, Night+Portrait, Indoor, Candle, Self Portrait, Available Light Portrait
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 30
  • 12
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • fe lock
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • flash on w/ red-eye reduction
  • safety fe
  • slow synchro
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • fill-in + red-eye reduction
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow synchro 2
  • slow synchro1
  • slow1 + red-eye reduction
Flash range description50cm-4.8m (W) / 1.0m-2.6m (T)Wide: 0.98 - 21ft (0.3 - 6.4m); Tele: 3.9 - 13.1ft. (1.2 - 4m) at ISO 400
Max flash sync (s)1/500-
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
External flash connectionHot-ShoeHot shoe
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • x
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw
  • raw (.orf)
Included memory (MB)-45
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+-
Remote control type
  • optional wireless
-
Connections (extended)
  • hdmi mini connector
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.522.46
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)1.955.63
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)3.80.8
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)145
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.590.52
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.670.81
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.360.52
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)1.030.8
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.070.13
Startup time (s)2.23.3
Play -> record time (s)1.71
Flash cycle time, full power (s)10.26
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)420390
Battery form factor4 x AA4 x AA
Usable battery types
  • alkaline disposeables
  • nimh rechargeables
  • alkaline disposables
  • nimh rechargeables
Batteries included4 x AA Alkaline disposeables4 x AA disposables
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)--
Software
Included software
  • digital camera solution cd-rom (zoombrowser ex
  • imagebrowser
  • photostitch)
  • olympus master 2 software cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows xp sp2/vista
  • windows 2000/xp/vista; mac os x v10.3+
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image Stabilization, Motion Detection Technology, Face Detection, Vari-angle LCD, 1080p HD.Dual Image Stabilization (sensor-shift type mechanical stabilization plus high ISO).



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