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Comparison of Leica V-LUX 40 and Olympus Stylus SH-50 [S]ave

Attribute
Olympus Stylus SH-50 ×
Leica V-LUX 40 ×
General
ModelOlympus Stylus SH-50Leica V-LUX 40
BrandOlympusLeica
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/http://us.leica-camera.com/
Model numberSH-50V-LUX 40
Camera formatMid-SizedCompact
Release year (year)20132012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)112105
Width (mm)4228
Height (mm)6459
Weight (g)269210
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerBSI CMOS-
Effective megapixels (MP)1614.1
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.33 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.2
Sensor width (mm)6.176.13
Sensor height (mm)4.554.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.341.42
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization+-
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1536 x 1536(2.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 1920 x 1920(3.7 mp 1:1)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2304 x 2304(5.3 mp 1:1)
  • 2560 x 1440(3.7 mp 16:9)
  • 2560 x 1712(4.4 mp 3:2)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2736 x 2736(7.5 mp 1:1)
  • 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2048(6.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3232 x 3232(10.4 mp 1:1)
  • 3648 x 2056(7.5 mp other)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4320 x 2432(10.5 mp 16:9)
  • 4320 x 2880(12.4 mp 3:2)
  • 4320 x 3240(14.0 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)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • jpeg (exif v2.3)
  • mpo
Continuous-mode (fps)1010
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 432x324
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)240220
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV/H.264 with stereo sound (AVI/Motion JPEG for HS movies)AVCHD, MP4, QuickTime Motion JPEG (High-speed video)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensOlympus lens; 11 elements in 10 groups with 3/6 aspherical and 3 ED elementsLEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR, 12 elements in 10 groups, 3 elements with 6 aspherical surfaces
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)25.00 - 600.0024.00 - 480.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 108.003.00 - 86.00
Zoom ratio (x)2420
Aperture range (f)0.05 - 0.330.16 - 0.30
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)1050
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection; Face Detect AF, iESP Auto, Touch AF, AF TrackingContrast Detect: face detection, AF tracking, multi-point, single point, spot, touch field
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)460,000460,800
Touchscreen++
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, High, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; High Sensitivity mode (ISO 1600-6400)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • fluorescent 1
  • incandescent
  • one-touch
  • sunlight
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • halogen
  • manual
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 151/2000 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesDigital ESP Metering, Spot MeteringMulti-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority-+
Shutter priority-+
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesScene Modes (Portrait, Beauty, Landscape, Hand-Held Starlight, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Self PortraitScene Modes: Portrait, soft skin, scenery, panorama-assist, sports, night portrait, night scenery, handheld night, HDR, food
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 12
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • auto with longer shutter speeds and pre-flash
  • auto with pre-flash (red-eye prevention)
  • forced off
  • on
Flash range descriptionISO 3200: W: 0.1m - 9.4m; T: 0.4m - 4.0m0.6 - 6.4m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 3.3m (Tele/ISO Auto)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-I-
Other memoryUHS-I compliant-
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)3912
Included memory typeInternalInternal
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+-
Remote control type
  • optional usb wired (rm-uc1)
-
Connections (extended)
  • audio/video output
  • dc input)
  • micro (type-d) hdmi
  • multi-terminal (usb connector
  • dc input
  • mini hdmi
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1010
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)1710
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)-260
Battery form factorProprietary LI-90BProprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 3.6v
  • 895mah lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary LI-90B Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • olympus [ib] software
  • adobe photoshop elements 10 and adobe premiere elements 10
Os compatibility
  • mac os x 10.3 - 10.8
  • windows xp/vista/7/8
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and features3-axis sensor-shift image stabilization, 3" touchpanel LCD, Full HD movies, High-speed videoOptical Image Stabilization, Touchscreen LCD, Full HD Movies, Built-in GPS, High-speed Burst modes. Available in in black.



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