Attribute | Canon PowerShot SX500 IS × | Olympus SP-720UZ × |
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General | ||
Model | Canon PowerShot SX500 IS | Olympus SP-720UZ |
Brand | Canon | Olympus |
Manufacturer url | https://www.usa.canon.com/ | http://www.olympusamerica.com/ |
Model number | SX500 | SP-720UZ |
Camera format | Mid-Sized | Mid-Sized |
Release year (year) | 2012 | 2012 |
Tripod mount | + | + |
Length (mm) | 104 | 107 |
Width (mm) | 80 | 73 |
Height (mm) | 70 | 73 |
Weight (g) | 341 | 405 |
Waterproof | - | - |
Successor | Canon SX510 | - |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Effective megapixels (MP) | 16 | 14 |
Sensor format | 1/2.3 inch | 1/2.3 inch |
Sensor area (mm²) | 28.07 | 28.07 |
Sensor width (mm) | 6.17 | 6.17 |
Sensor height (mm) | 4.55 | 4.55 |
Approximate pixel pitch (micron) | 1.34 | 1.44 |
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
Color filter type | RGBG | RGBG |
Self-cleaning | - | - |
Sensor shift image stabilization | - | + |
On-sensor phase detect | - | - |
Image Capture | ||
Image resolution |
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1↓Image file format |
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Continuous-mode (fps) | 0.8 | 7 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies | + | + |
Movie resolution |
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Movie max framerate (fps) | 30 | - |
Image Storage | ||
Movie file format | MOV (Image data: H.264, Audio data: Linear PCM (stereo)) | QuickTime Motion JPEG |
Composite video out | + | + |
Ntsc/pal switchable video | + | + |
Hd video out | + | + |
Hd video connection | HDMI | HDMI |
Lens and Optics | ||
Lens | Canon Zoom Lens | Olympus lens; 13 Lenses in 10 Groups, 4 Aspherical and 3 ED elements |
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm) | 24.00 - 720.00 | 26.00 - 676.00 |
Focal length (actual) (mm) | 3.00 - 129.00 | 2.00 |
Zoom ratio (x) | 30 | 26 |
Aperture range (f) | 0.12 - 0.29 | 0.18 - 0.31 |
Integrated nd filter | - | - |
Min focus range (cm) | 0 | 30 |
Macro focus range (cm) | 0 - 50 | - |
Optical image stabilization | + | - |
Digital zoom | + | + |
Digital zoom values (x) |
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Auto Focus | ||
Auto focus | + | + |
Auto focus type | Contrast Detection; Face Detect AiAF, Single AF point (center or face select and track) | Contrast Detection; iESP, Face Detection AF, Spot, AF Tracking |
Auto focus assist light | + | + |
Manual focus | + | - |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder | LCD | LCD |
Focus peaking | - | - |
Display | ||
Eye-level viewfinder | - | - |
Rear display | + | + |
Rear display size (inch) | 3 | 3 |
Rear display resolution (dots) | 461,000 | 460,000 |
Touchscreen | - | - |
Articulating screen | - | - |
Tilt swivel screen | - | - |
Selfie screen | - | - |
Max playback zoom (x) | 10 | 10 |
Exposure | ||
Iso settings | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600; (Higher in 4MP Low Light scene mode) | Auto, High Auto,100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 |
Auto iso mode | + | + |
White balance settings |
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Shutter speed range (s) | 1/1600 - 15 | 1/1300 - 4 |
Bulb mode | - | + |
Exposure compensation | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Explosure metering modes | Evaluative (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 modes | SCN (Portrait, FaceSelf-Timer, Low Light (4.0MP), Snow, Fireworks), Creative Filters (Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect | Scene Modes (Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Night Scene with portrait, Sports, Indoor, Candle, Self-portrait, Sunset |
Self timer (s) |
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High resolution composite | - | - |
Flash | ||
Built-in flash | + | + |
Flash modes |
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Flash range description | 1.6 ft. - 16 ft. (W), 4.6 - 9.8 ft. (T) (50cm - 5.0m (W), (1.4 - 3.0m (T)) | 0.3 - 2.1 m (ISO 100) 8.5 m (ISO 1600); 1.6 - 2.5 m (ISO 400) 4.9 m (ISO 1600) |
Max flash sync (s) | 1/1600 | - |
Flash exposure compensation | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | - |
Usable memory types |
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Dual card slots | - | - |
Raw capture support | - | - |
Included memory (MB) | - | 59 |
Included memory type | - | Internal |
Connectivity | ||
Built-in wi-fi | - | - |
NFC | - | - |
Bluetooth | - | - |
Built-in gps | - | - |
Microphone jack | - | - |
Headphone jack | - | - |
External connections |
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Pictbridge compliant | + | + |
Dpof compliant | + | + |
Remote control | - | - |
Connections (extended) |
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Performance Timing | ||
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps) | 0.8 | 7 |
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames) | - | 8 |
Power | ||
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots) | 195 | - |
Battery form factor | Proprietary NB-6L | Proprietary LI-50B |
Usable battery types |
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Batteries included | 1 x Proprietary NB-6L Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary LI-50B Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter) | + | + |
Software | ||
Included software |
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Os compatibility |
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Miscellaneous | ||
Notes and features | Optical Image Stabilization, DIGIC 4 Processor, Zoom Framing Assist, 720p HD Movies. | Dual Image Stabilization, Full HD 1080p Movies, Magic Filters, HDR Backlight Adjustment, AF Tracking, 3D Photo Shooting |