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Comparison of Canon PowerShot TX1 and Olympus SP-510 UltraZoom [S]ave

Attribute
Olympus SP-510 UltraZoom ×
Canon PowerShot TX1 ×
General
ModelOlympus SP-510 UltraZoomCanon PowerShot TX1
BrandOlympusCanon
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberSP-510 UZTX1
Camera formatEVFCompact
Release year (year)20062007
Tripod mount-+
Length (mm)10689
Width (mm)7029
Height (mm)7560
Weight (g)325220
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)7.17.1
Sensor format1/2.5 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)24.7124.71
Sensor width (mm)5.765.76
Sensor height (mm)4.294.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.881.88
Aspect ratio4:3, 3:216:9, 4:3
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2304 x 1728(4.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 2048(6.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)-1
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTime Motion JPEGAVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Lens and Optics
LensOlympus ED lensCanon Zoom Lens (12 elements in 10 groups, 1 aspherical)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)38.00 - 380.0039.00 - 390.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)3.00 - 63.005.00 - 65.00
Zoom ratio (x)1010
Aperture range (f)0.27 - 0.360.18 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)6050
Macro focus range (cm)3 - 20010 - 50
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 5
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeCCD contrast detection, iESP Auto / Spot / Selective AF9- or 1-point Contrast Detect with Face Detect
Auto focus assist light-+
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDLCD
Viewfinder typeElectronic viewfinder-
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.51.8
Rear display resolution (dots)115,000115,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen-+
Max playback zoom (x)-10
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2500, 4000Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • 3 fluorescents
  • auto
  • overcast
  • preset
  • sunlight
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/1000 - 151/2500 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesDigital iESP multi-pattern auto TTL, spot, center weightedEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot Metering (frame is fixed to the center)
Program auto exposure+-
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modesportrait, landscape, landscape + portrait, night scene, sport, night + portrait, sport, indoor, candle, self-portraitPortrait, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Aquarium, Indoor, Night Snapshot
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 12
  • 1
  • 30
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • fill-in + red-eye
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow sync
  • 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
Flash range descriptionWide: 14.8ft (4.5m); Tele: 11.2ft. (3.4m)Auto ISO: 1.6-6.6 ft./50cm - 2.0m (W), 3.3-3.9 ft./1.0-1.2m (T)
Max flash sync (s)-1/500
Usable memory types
  • x
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support+-
Uncompressed format
  • raw
-
Included memory (MB)21-
Included memory typebuilt-in memory-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • hd 1080i component video out (with included ctc-100/s cable)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)4.231.68
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)-1
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.630.62
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.38
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.090.07
Startup time (s)2.41.9
Play -> record time (s)-3.3
Flash cycle time, full power (s)67.2
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)-160
Battery form factor4 x AAProprietary NB-4L
Usable battery types
  • type unspecified
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included4 x AA (Type unspecified)1 x Proprietary NB-4L lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)-+
Software
Included software
  • olympus master
  • drivers
  • photostitch
  • zoombrowser ex / imagebrowser
Os compatibility
  • windows 98se/me/2000/xp; macos x 10.2 or higher
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-Hybrid Still/Video camera with optical image stabilization.



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