Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and Olympus SP-810UZ

Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and Olympus SP-810UZ [S]ave

Attribute
Olympus SP-810UZ ×
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS ×
General
ModelOlympus SP-810UZCanon PowerShot SX30 IS
BrandOlympusCanon
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberSP-810UZSX30 IS
Camera formatMid-SizedEVF
Release year (year)20112010
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)106123
Width (mm)74108
Height (mm)7692
Weight (g)413615
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Canon SX20 IS
Successor-Canon SX40 HS
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)1414.1
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.441.43
Aspect ratio4:34:3, 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)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4288 x 2416(10.4 mp other)
  • 4288 x 3216(13.8 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3744 x 2104(7.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4320 x 3240(14.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)0.71.3
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMPEG-4MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: PCM)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensOlympus lens; 16 Lenses in 14 Groups, 4 Aspherical and 3 ED elementsCanon Zoom Lens; 13 elements in 10 groups, Ultra Sonic Motor (USM)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 864.0024.00 - 840.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)8.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)3635
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.340.12 - 0.37
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)305
Macro focus range (cm)-0 - 50
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection; iESP, Face Detection AF, Spot, AF TrackingContrast Detect AF with Face Detection;
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder type-EVF type; 202K-dot LCD with diopter adjustment of -4 to +1
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder-+
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)32.7
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, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 (up to ISO 6400 in Low Light mode at 2-megapixels)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • custom (2)
  • daylight
  • fluorescent 1
  • overcast
  • tungsten
  • auto*
  • cloudy
  • custom. *facial color is evaluated in face aiaf
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/850 - 41/3200 - 15
Bulb mode+-
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesDigital ESP Metering, Spot MeteringEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (center); Face Detect AE
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority-+
Shutter priority-+
Full manual exposure-+
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Beauty, Landscape, Night Scene, Night Scene with portrait, Sports, Indoor, Candle, Self-portrait, Sunset, FireworksSmart AUTO, Portrait, Landscape, Sports, SCN*1, Movie*2 *1Smart Shutter*3, Low Light, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Color Accent
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 12
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • auto red-eye correction
  • fe lock
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow synchro
  • smart flash
Flash range descriptionISO 800: 0.5 - 6.2 m (W), 2.0 - 3.2 m (T)Auto ISO: 1.6 - 19 ft. (W), 4.6 - 9.2 ft. (T), (50 cm - 5.8 m (W), 1.4 - 2.8 m (T))
Flash exposure compensation-+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connection-Hot-Shoe
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)14-
Included memory typeInternal-
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)
  • combined av/usb
  • dc input
  • micro (type d) hdmi
  • hdmi mini out
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)-2.87
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)0.71.3
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)200-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)-0.58
1↑Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.68
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)-0.07
Startup time (s)-2.5
Flash cycle time, full power (s)-4.7
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)350370
Battery form factorProprietary LI-50BProprietary NB-7L
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary LI-50B Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NB-7L Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software-
  • digital camera solution cd-rom
Os compatibility-
  • mac os
  • windows xp sp3/vista/7
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-Optical Image Stabilization, 720p HD video, HDMI output.



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