Comparisons / Comparison of Nikon Coolpix S50 and Olympus SZ-20

Comparison of Nikon Coolpix S50 and Olympus SZ-20 [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon Coolpix S50 ×
Olympus SZ-20 ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix S50Olympus SZ-20
BrandNikonOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/http://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberS50SZ-20
Camera formatUltra CompactMid-Sized
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)93102
Width (mm)2130
Height (mm)5964
Weight (g)125186
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)7.216
Sensor format1/2.5 inch-
Sensor area (mm²)24.71-
Sensor width (mm)5.76-
Sensor height (mm)4.29-
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.88-
Aspect ratio4:34:3
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)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • .mpo
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
Continuous-mode (fps)1.37
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTimeMP4 (MPEG-4)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out-+
Hd video connection-HDMI
Lens and Optics
LensZoom-Nikkor (12 elements in 9 groups)Olympus lens; 9 lenses in 8 groups with 4 aspherical and 2 ED elements.
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)38.00 - 114.0024.00 - 300.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)9.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)312.5
Aperture range (f)0.24 - 0.300.17 - 0.33
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)3010
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect; 5-area auto, center, manual focus areaContrast Detection; iESP Auto, Spot AF, Face Detection AF, AF Tracking
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)230,000460,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto, High Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode-+
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset (custom)
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent 1
  • overcast
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 41/2000 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes224-segment matrix, center-weighted (digital zoom)Digital ESP Metering, Spot Metering
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, MuseumSmart Panorama, 3D Mode, 8 Magic Filters (Pop Art, Pinhole, Fisheye, Drawing, Soft Focus, Punk, Sparkle, Watercolor)
Self timer (s)
  • 3
  • 10
  • 2
  • 12
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • and slow sync
  • anytime flash
  • auto
  • auto with red-eye reduction (in-camera red-eye fix)
  • flash cancel
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 0.3 to 6m (W), 0.3 to 4.0m (T)ISO 1250: Wide: 0.1 - 5.7 m; Tele: 0.6 - 2.9 m
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)130
Included memory typeInternal-
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--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • audio/video output)
  • dc input
  • mini hdmi type-d
  • multi-terminal (usb connector
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)3.18-
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.37
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-3
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.78-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.99-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.25-
Startup time (s)3.7-
Play -> record time (s)2.5-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)6-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)130-
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL8Proprietary LI-50B
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL8 Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary LI-50B Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • pictureproject
  • olympus [ib] and olympus viewer 2 software
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os x 10.3 - 10.5
  • windows 2000pro/xp/vista/7
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresSpecial Features: Optical Lens shift VR, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, Face-priority AF, D-Lighting, Pictmotion.Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, Magic Art Filters (Pop Art, Pinhole, Fisheye, Drawing, Soft Focus, Punk, Sparkle, Watercolor)



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