Comparisons / Comparison of Olympus FE-230 and Olympus Stylus 720 SW

Comparison of Olympus FE-230 and Olympus Stylus 720 SW [S]ave

Attribute
Olympus FE-230 ×
Olympus Stylus 720 SW ×
General
ModelOlympus FE-230Olympus Stylus 720 SW
BrandOlympusOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/http://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberFE-230720 SW
Camera formatUltra CompactCompact
Release year (year)20072006
Tripod mount+-
Length (mm)9191
Width (mm)1920
Height (mm)5559
Weight (g)105149
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)7.17.1
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)1.882
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1980 x 1080(2.1 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 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)
  • 2304 x 1728(4.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)-3.7
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 160x120
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)-
Composite video out++
Lens and Optics
LensOlympus lensOlympus Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)38.00 - 114.0038.00 - 114.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)9.001.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.17 - 0.320.20 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)6050
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 5
Auto Focus
1↑Auto focus++
Auto focus typeiESP / single CCD contrast detectionCCD Contrast Detection
Auto focus assist light--
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.5
Rear display resolution (dots)115,000115,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (50 - 1250)Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent1
  • fluorescent2
  • fluorescent3
  • overcast
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 41/1000 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes-Digital ESP multi-pattern, Spot Metering
Program auto exposure+-
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Night & Portrait, Indoor, Candle, Self-Portrait, Sunset, Sport, Fireworks, Cuisine, Documents, Behind GlassPortrait, Landscape, Landscape Portrait, Night Scene, Night & Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Candle, Self-Portrait
Self timer (s)
  • 12
  • 12
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • fill
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionWide: 0.33 - 12.8ft (0.1 - 3.9m), Tele: 2.0ft - 6.6ft (0.6 - 2.0m)Wide: 12.5ft (3.8m), Tele: 8.5ft (2.6m)
Usable memory types
  • x
  • x
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)2019
Included memory typebuilt-in memoryInternal
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 input
  • dc in
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)-2
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)-3.7
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-13
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)-1.07
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-1.12
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)-0.09
Startup time (s)-1.8
Play -> record time (s)-0.5
Flash cycle time, full power (s)-6
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)-180
Battery form factorProprietary LI-42BProprietary Li-40B / Li-42B
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x LI-42B Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • olympus master
  • olympus master
Os compatibility-
  • windows 98se/me/2000/xp; macos x 10.2 or higher
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-Rated as shock proof to MIL-STD-810F standard, and waterproof to JIS Level 8 standard.



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