Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot TX1 and Olympus SP-510 UltraZoom

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

Attribute
Canon PowerShot TX1 ×
Olympus SP-510 UltraZoom ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot TX1Olympus SP-510 UltraZoom
BrandCanonOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/http://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberTX1SP-510 UZ
Camera formatCompactEVF
Release year (year)20072006
Tripod mount+-
Length (mm)89106
Width (mm)2970
Height (mm)6075
Weight (g)220325
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 ratio16:9, 4:34:3, 3:2
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 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)
  • 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)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • raw
Continuous-mode (fps)1-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)QuickTime Motion JPEG
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom Lens (12 elements in 10 groups, 1 aspherical)Olympus ED lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)39.00 - 390.0038.00 - 380.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 65.003.00 - 63.00
Zoom ratio (x)1010
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.290.27 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5060
Macro focus range (cm)10 - 503 - 200
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 5
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9- or 1-point Contrast Detect with Face DetectCCD contrast detection, iESP Auto / Spot / Selective AF
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder type-Electronic viewfinder
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder-+
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)1.82.5
Rear display resolution (dots)115,000115,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen+-
Max playback zoom (x)10-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2500, 4000
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • 3 fluorescents
  • auto
  • overcast
  • preset
  • sunlight
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2500 - 151/1000 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot Metering (frame is fixed to the center)Digital iESP multi-pattern auto TTL, spot, center weighted
Program auto exposure-+
Aperture priority-+
Shutter priority-+
Full manual exposure-+
1↑Creative exposure modesPortrait, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Aquarium, Indoor, Night Snapshotportrait, landscape, landscape + portrait, night scene, sport, night + portrait, sport, indoor, candle, self-portrait
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 30
  • 2
  • 12
Time lapse (intervalometer)-+
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • 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
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • fill-in + red-eye
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow sync
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 1.6-6.6 ft./50cm - 2.0m (W), 3.3-3.9 ft./1.0-1.2m (T)Wide: 14.8ft (4.5m); Tele: 11.2ft. (3.4m)
Max flash sync (s)1/500-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • x
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support-+
Uncompressed format-
  • raw
Included memory (MB)-21
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 full (low) speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • hd 1080i component video out (with included ctc-100/s cable)
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.684.23
Camera penalizes early shutter press-+
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.620.63
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.38-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.070.09
Startup time (s)1.92.4
Play -> record time (s)3.3-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)7.26
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)160-
Battery form factorProprietary NB-4L4 x AA
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • type unspecified
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NB-4L lithium-ion rechargeable4 x AA (Type unspecified)
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)+-
Software
Included software
  • drivers
  • photostitch
  • zoombrowser ex / imagebrowser
  • olympus master
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • windows 98se/me/2000/xp; macos x 10.2 or higher
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresHybrid Still/Video camera with optical image stabilization.-



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