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Comparison of Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd and Olympus SP-550 UltraZoom [S]ave

Attribute
Olympus SP-550 UltraZoom ×
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd ×
General
ModelOlympus SP-550 UltraZoomFujifilm FinePix S8100fd
BrandOlympusFujifilm
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/http://www.fujifilmusa.com/index.html
Model numberSP-550 UZS8100fd
Camera formatEVFEVF
Release year (year)20072008
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)116111
Width (mm)7879
Height (mm)7978
Weight (g)365405
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)7.110
Sensor format1/2.5 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)24.7128.07
Sensor width (mm)5.766.17
Sensor height (mm)4.294.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.881.69
Aspect ratio4:3, 3:24:3, 3:2
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)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 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
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensOlympus ED lensFujinon Zoom
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 504.0027.00 - 486.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)2.002.00
Zoom ratio (x)1818
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.360.12 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)1070
Macro focus range (cm)-10 - 80
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 5.6
  • 5.7
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeCCD contrast detection, iESP Auto / Spot / Selective AFContrast Detect Auto focus (Area, Multi, Center) / Continuous AF / Manual focus
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF type, TFT color LCDEVF type; 0.24", 230K pixels color LCD, 97% coverage, 60 fps
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.5
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)10-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 5000Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200*, 6400* (5 megapuxels or lower)
Auto iso mode-+
White balance settings
  • 3 fluorescents
  • auto
  • overcast
  • preset
  • sunlight
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • custom
  • fine
  • fluorescent light (cool white)
  • fluorescent light (daylight)
  • fluorescent light (warm white)
  • incandescent light
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 151/2000 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesDigital iESP Auto Multi-Pattern TTL, Spot Metering, Center-Weighted MeteringTTL 256-zone metering
Program auto exposure-+
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesportrait, landscape, landscape + portrait, night scene, night + portrait, sport, indoor, candle, self-portraitPortrait, Landscape, Sport, Night, Fireworks, Sunset, Snow, Beach, Museum, Party, Flower, Text, Auction, Natural Light
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 12
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • fill-in + red-eye
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow sync
  • auto
  • forced flash
  • red-eye reduction & forced flash
  • red-eye reduction & slow synchro
  • red-eye reduction auto
  • slow synchro
  • supressed flash
Flash range descriptionWide: 14.8ft (4.5m); Tele: 9.2ft. (2.8m) at ISO 200Wide: 0.5 - 8.8m /1.6 - 28.9 ft; Tele: 0.5 - 5.6m /1.6 - 18.4 ft; Macro: 0.3 m – 3m/ 1.0 ft – 9.8 ft
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
Usable memory types
  • x
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • x
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support+-
Uncompressed format
  • raw
-
Included memory (MB)2058
Included memory typeInternalInternal
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 full (low) speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)4.16-
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)10.54-
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)20-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)3-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)1.52-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)1.11-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.6-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.09-
Startup time (s)2.9-
Play -> record time (s)0.7-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)7-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)560-
Battery form factor4 x AA4 x AA
Usable battery types
  • type unspecified
  • alkaline
  • lithium disposables
  • nimh rechargeables
Batteries included4 x AA disposable alkalines4 x AA Alkaline disposables
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)--
Software
Included software
  • olympus master
  • finepix viewer
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresCCD shift image stabilization. ISO 3,200 and 5,000 at 3.1MP resolution.Fujifilm's Dual Image Stabilization (CCD-shift + high ISO); High-speed shooting of up to 33 frames at 13



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