Comparisons / Comparison of Olympus FE-140 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S500

Comparison of Olympus FE-140 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S500 [S]ave

Attribute
Olympus FE-140 ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S500 ×
General
ModelOlympus FE-140Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S500
BrandOlympusSony
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberFE-140DSC-S500
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20062006
Tripod mount-+
Length (mm)9692
Width (mm)2631
Height (mm)6362
Weight (g)130146
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturer-Sony SuperHAD
Effective megapixels (MP)66
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)2.052.05
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)-0.7
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 320x240
  • 320x240
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTime MotionJPEGAVI
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Lens and Optics
LensOlympus LensSony
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)38.00 - 114.0032.00 - 96.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)9.002.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.17 - 0.320.21 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)6050
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 6
  • 13
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeCCD Contrast DetectionContrast Detection
Auto focus assist light-+
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.4
Rear display resolution (dots)110,000110,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Max playback zoom (x)105
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (80 - 320), 800* (Digital Image Stabilization mode)Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • automatic
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 41/2000 - 1
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesDigital ESP multi-pattern49-segment matrix, center-weighted, spot
Program auto exposure-+
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Night Scene, Sport, Night Scene +Portrait, Indoor, Candle, Self PortraitBeach, Candle, Landscape, Soft Snap, Twilight, Twilight Portrait
Self timer (s)
  • 12
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • forced
  • forced w/ red-eye reduction
  • off
  • slow synch
  • slow synch w/ red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionWide: 0.7ft (0.2m)- 6.6ft. (3.3m) Tele: 2.0ft (0.6m)- 10.8ft. (2.0m)ISO Auto: 19 in to 8.2 ft (0.5 - 2.5 m)
Usable memory types
  • x
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)2225
Included memory typebuilt-in memorybuilt-in memory
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 full (low) speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant+-
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc in
  • imagelink
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)-0.7
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-3
Power
Battery form factor2 x AA2 x AA
Usable battery types
  • alkaline disposable
  • alkaline disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
Batteries included2 x AA Alkaline disposable2 x AA alkaline disposable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)--
Software
Included software
  • olympus master software and advanced manual
  • cyber-shot viewer vers 1.0 + usb driver (windows)
Os compatibility-
  • mac os 9.1 - 10.4
  • me
  • win 2000
  • xp home / pro
Miscellaneous
Notes and features"Digital Image Stabilization" mode increases ISO sensitivity to 800, allowing for faster shutter speeds.-



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