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

Attribute
Olympus SP-550 UltraZoom ×
Nikon Coolpix P80 ×
General
ModelOlympus SP-550 UltraZoomNikon Coolpix P80
BrandOlympusNikon
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberSP-550 UZP80
Camera formatEVFEVF
Release year (year)20072008
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)116110
Width (mm)7878
Height (mm)7979
Weight (g)365395
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)7.110.1
Sensor format1/2.5 inch1/2.33 inch
Sensor area (mm²)24.7128.2
Sensor width (mm)5.766.13
Sensor height (mm)4.294.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.881.68
Aspect ratio4:3, 3:24:3, 16:9
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)
  • 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)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • raw
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)11.2
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
-
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)AVI
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensOlympus ED lensZoom-Nikkor lens, 14 elements in 5 groups
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 - 0.360.22 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)1040
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 5.6
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeCCD contrast detection, iESP Auto / Spot / Selective AF9-area Contrast Detect with Face-Priority AF (up to 12 faces in one frame); Multi/Single-area AF
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF type, TFT color LCDEVF type; 0.24", 230K pixel color LCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.7
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 - 800), 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200*, 6400*; * available at 3MP or smaller; High-Sensitivity mode (64 - 1600)
Auto iso mode-+
White balance settings
  • 3 fluorescents
  • auto
  • overcast
  • preset
  • sunlight
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • white balance preset
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 151/2000 - 8
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 Metering256- segment Matrix, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot AF area (99 areas)
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, Night Portrait, Sports, Landscape, Party, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Museum, Fireworks Show
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
  • anytime flash
  • auto
  • auto with red-eye reduction
  • flash cancel/ flash off
  • red-eye reduction
  • redeye reduction with slow sync
  • slow sync
Flash range descriptionWide: 14.8ft (4.5m); Tele: 9.2ft. (2.8m) at ISO 20028 ft (8.8m)
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
Usable memory types
  • x
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support+-
Uncompressed format
  • raw
-
Included memory (MB)2050
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 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
-
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)4.162.64
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)11.2
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)35
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)1.520.55
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)1.110.65
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.60.35
1↑Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)-0.79
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.090.01
Startup time (s)2.93.6
Play -> record time (s)0.70.8
Flash cycle time, full power (s)75.6
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)560250
Battery form factor4 x AAProprietary EN-EL5
Usable battery types
  • type unspecified
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included4 x AA disposable alkalines1 x Proprietary EN-EL5 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)-+
Software
Included software
  • olympus master
  • nikon software suite cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • windows vista (32bit)
  • xp he/pro; mac os x 10.3.9+
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresCCD shift image stabilization. ISO 3,200 and 5,000 at 3.1MP resolution.Sensor-shift Vibration Reduction (VR), In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, D-Lighting, Distortion Correction, and Face Priority AF



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