Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX500 IS and Olympus Stylus SZ-15

Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX500 IS and Olympus Stylus SZ-15 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS ×
Olympus Stylus SZ-15 ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot SX500 ISOlympus Stylus SZ-15
BrandCanonOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/http://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberSX500SZ-15
Camera formatMid-SizedMid-Sized
Release year (year)20122013
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)104108
Width (mm)8040
Height (mm)7070
Weight (g)341227
Waterproof--
SuccessorCanon SX510-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)1616
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)1.341.34
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1200 x 1200(1.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1600 x 1064(1.7 mp 3:2)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2448 x 2448(6.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3264 x 1832(6.0 mp 16:9)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 3456(11.9 mp 1:1)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3072(14.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 640 x 360(0.2 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 424(0.3 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)0.80.5
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)3030
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Image data: H.264, Audio data: Linear PCM (stereo))AVI (Motion JPEG) with monaural sound
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom LensOlympus lens; 11 elements in 10 groups with 3/6 aspherical and 3 ED elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 720.0025.00 - 600.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)3.00 - 129.005.00 - 108.00
Zoom ratio (x)3024
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.290.05 - 0.33
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)020
Macro focus range (cm)0 - 50-
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection; Face Detect AiAF, Single AF point (center or face select and track)Contrast Detection; Face Detect AF, iESP, Spot AF, AF Tracking
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)461,000460,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600; (Higher in 4MP Low Light scene mode)Auto, High, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto (including face detection wb)
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • fluorescent1
  • incandescent
  • one-touch
  • sunny
Shutter speed range (s)1/1600 - 151/2000 - 2
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame), Centre-weighted average, Spot (Center)Digital ESP Metering, Spot Metering
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modesSCN (Portrait, FaceSelf-Timer, Low Light (4.0MP), Snow, Fireworks), Creative Filters (Fish-eye Effect, Miniature EffectScene Modes (Portrait, Landscape, Night, Night + Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Candle, Self Portrait, Sunset, Fireworks, Cuisine
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 12
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • manual flash on / off
  • red-eye reduction available
  • slow synchro
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
Flash range description1.6 ft. - 16 ft. (W), 4.6 - 9.8 ft. (T) (50cm - 5.0m (W), (1.4 - 3.0m (T))ISO 800: W: 0.2m - 6.9m; T: 0.4m - 3.0m
Max flash sync (s)1/1600-
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)-37
Included memory type-Internal
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)
  • mini (type-c) hdmi
  • audio/video output
  • dc input)
  • mini (type-c) hdmi
  • multi-terminal (usb connector
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)0.80.5
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-200
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)195230
Battery form factorProprietary NB-6LProprietary LI-50B
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NB-6L Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary LI-50B Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • canon software suite (imagebrowser ex
  • photostitch)
  • olympus [ib] software cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os x v10.6 - 10.7
  • windows 7 sp1 / vista sp2 / xp sp3
  • mac os x 10.3 - 10.8
  • windows xp/vista/7/8
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image Stabilization, DIGIC 4 Processor, Zoom Framing Assist, 720p HD Movies.Available in red, silver or black.



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