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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix P80 and Olympus SP-550 UltraZoom [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon Coolpix P80 ×
Olympus SP-550 UltraZoom ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix P80Olympus SP-550 UltraZoom
BrandNikonOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/http://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberP80SP-550 UZ
Camera formatEVFEVF
Release year (year)20082007
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)110116
Width (mm)7878
Height (mm)7979
Weight (g)395365
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)10.17.1
Sensor format1/2.33 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.224.71
Sensor width (mm)6.135.76
Sensor height (mm)4.64.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.681.88
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 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)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2736 x 2736(7.5 mp 1:1)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3584 x 2016(7.2 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 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
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • raw
Continuous-mode (fps)1.21
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution-
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVIAVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensZoom-Nikkor lens, 14 elements in 5 groupsOlympus ED lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 486.0028.00 - 504.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)2.002.00
Zoom ratio (x)1818
Aperture range (f)0.22 - 0.360.12 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)4010
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 5.6
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9-area Contrast Detect with Face-Priority AF (up to 12 faces in one frame); Multi/Single-area AFCCD contrast detection, iESP Auto / Spot / Selective AF
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF type; 0.24", 230K pixel color LCDEVF type, TFT color LCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.72.5
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-10
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (64 - 800), 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200*, 6400*; * available at 3MP or smaller; High-Sensitivity mode (64 - 1600)Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 5000
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • white balance preset
  • 3 fluorescents
  • auto
  • overcast
  • preset
  • sunlight
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 81/2000 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes256- segment Matrix, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot AF area (99 areas)Digital iESP Auto Multi-Pattern TTL, Spot Metering, Center-Weighted Metering
Program auto exposure+-
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Night Portrait, Sports, Landscape, Party, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Museum, Fireworks Showportrait, landscape, landscape + portrait, night scene, night + portrait, sport, indoor, candle, self-portrait
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 12
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • anytime flash
  • auto
  • auto with red-eye reduction
  • flash cancel/ flash off
  • red-eye reduction
  • redeye reduction with slow sync
  • slow sync
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • fill-in + red-eye
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow sync
Flash range description28 ft (8.8m)Wide: 14.8ft (4.5m); Tele: 9.2ft. (2.8m) at ISO 200
Flash exposure compensation-+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • x
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support-+
Uncompressed format-
  • raw
Included memory (MB)5020
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 full (low) speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)-
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.644.16
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)1.21
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)53
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.551.52
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.651.11
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.350.6
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.79-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.010.09
Startup time (s)3.62.9
Play -> record time (s)0.80.7
Flash cycle time, full power (s)5.67
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)250560
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL54 x AA
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • type unspecified
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL5 Lithium-ion rechargeable4 x AA disposable alkalines
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)+-
Software
Included software
  • nikon software suite cd-rom
  • olympus master
Os compatibility
  • windows vista (32bit)
  • xp he/pro; mac os x 10.3.9+
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresSensor-shift Vibration Reduction (VR), In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, D-Lighting, Distortion Correction, and Face Priority AFCCD shift image stabilization. ISO 3,200 and 5,000 at 3.1MP resolution.



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