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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix S4 and Olympus SP-510 UltraZoom [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon Coolpix S4 ×
Olympus SP-510 UltraZoom ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix S4Olympus SP-510 UltraZoom
BrandNikonOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/http://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberS4SP-510 UZ
Camera formatSwivelEVF
Release year (year)20052006
Tripod mount+-
Length (mm)112106
Width (mm)3770
Height (mm)6975
Weight (g)205325
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)67.1
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)2.051.88
Aspect ratio4:34:3, 3:2
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 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 2.21)
  • raw
Continuous-mode (fps)1.4-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTimeQuickTime Motion JPEG
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Lens and Optics
LensZoom-NikkorOlympus ED lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)38.00 - 380.0038.00 - 380.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)3.00 - 63.003.00 - 63.00
Zoom ratio (x)1010
Aperture range (f)0.290.27 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)3060
Macro focus range (cm)-3 - 200
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 5
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type-CCD 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)2.52.5
Rear display resolution (dots)110,000115,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 50-400Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2500, 4000
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto white balance
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • pre for custom presetting of white balance
  • speedlight (flash)
  • 3 fluorescents
  • auto
  • overcast
  • preset
  • sunlight
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/1000 - 21/1000 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes256-Segment MatrixDigital iESP multi-pattern auto TTL, spot, center weighted
Program auto exposure-+
Aperture priority-+
Shutter priority-+
Full manual exposure-+
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Sports, Night Portrait, Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Close Up, Museumportrait, landscape, landscape + portrait, night scene, sport, night + portrait, sport, indoor, candle, self-portrait
Self timer (s)
  • 10
  • 2
  • 12
Time lapse (intervalometer)-+
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • anytime flash
  • auto
  • auto with red-eye reduction (in-camera red-eye fix)
  • flash cancel
  • slow sync.
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • fill-in + red-eye
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow sync
Flash range description1 ft. 4 in. – 10 ft./0.4-3.1mWide: 14.8ft (4.5m); Tele: 11.2ft. (3.4m)
Usable memory types
  • s
  • x
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support-+
Uncompressed format-
  • raw
Included memory (MB)1321
Included memory typeInternalbuilt-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 1.1
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Connections (extended)-
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.414.23
Camera penalizes early shutter press-+
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.4-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)8-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.640.63
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)1.45-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.060.09
Startup time (s)22.4
Play -> record time (s)1.1-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)86
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)290-
Battery form factor2 x AA4 x AA
Usable battery types
  • alkaline disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
  • type unspecified
Batteries included2 x AA Alkaline disposable4 x AA (Type unspecified)
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)--
Software
Included software
  • pictureproject
  • olympus master
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • windows 98se/me/2000/xp; macos x 10.2 or higher



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