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Comparison of Olympus SP-510 UltraZoom and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H3 [S]ave

Attribute
Olympus SP-510 UltraZoom ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H3 ×
General
ModelOlympus SP-510 UltraZoomSony Cyber-shot DSC-H3
BrandOlympusSony
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberSP-510 UZDSC-H3
Camera formatEVFMid-Sized
Release year (year)20062007
Tripod mount-+
Length (mm)106106
Width (mm)7048
Height (mm)7569
Weight (g)325292
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturer-Sony
Effective megapixels (MP)7.18
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)1.881.76
Aspect ratio4:3, 3:24:3, 16:9
Color filter type-RGBG
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)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • raw
  • jpeg (exif v2.21)
Continuous-mode (fps)-2
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTime Motion JPEGMPEG-1
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Hd video out-+
Lens and Optics
LensOlympus ED lensCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar
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)0.27 - 0.360.10 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)6050
Macro focus range (cm)3 - 200-
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 5
  • 20
Auto Focus
1↑Auto focus++
Auto focus typeCCD contrast detection, iESP Auto / Spot / Selective AF9 Area Multi-Point AF, Monitoring AF
Auto focus assist light-+
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDLCD
Viewfinder typeElectronic viewfinder-
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--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-5
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2500, 4000Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • 3 fluorescents
  • auto
  • overcast
  • preset
  • sunlight
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1
  • fluorescent 2
  • fluorescent 3
  • incandescent
Shutter speed range (s)1/1000 - 151/2000 - 30
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesDigital iESP multi-pattern auto TTL, spot, center weightedMulti Pattern, Center Weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesportrait, landscape, landscape + portrait, night scene, sport, night + portrait, sport, indoor, candle, self-portraitTwilight, Twilight portrait, Soft snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, High Sensitivity, Advanced Sports Shooting
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 12
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • fill-in + red-eye
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow sync
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • forced flash
  • forced flash w/ red-eye reduction
  • no flash
  • slow syncro
  • slow syncro w/ red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionWide: 14.8ft (4.5m); Tele: 11.2ft. (3.4m)Wide: 0.2 - 7.0 m; Tele: 0.9 - 5.6 m
Flash exposure compensation-+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
Usable memory types
  • x
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support+-
Uncompressed format
  • raw
-
Included memory (MB)2131
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 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • dc input
  • multi-connector
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)4.231.67
Camera penalizes early shutter press++
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)-2
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-11
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.630.31
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-1.36
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)-0.23
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)-0.47
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.090.01
Startup time (s)2.42.3
Play -> record time (s)-0.8
Flash cycle time, full power (s)610
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)-330
Battery form factor4 x AAProprietary NP-BG1 InfoLithium
Usable battery types
  • type unspecified
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included4 x AA (Type unspecified)1 x proprietary NP-BG1 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)-+
Software
Included software
  • olympus master
  • picture motion browser vers 2.1 + usb driver
Os compatibility
  • windows 98se/me/2000/xp; macos x 10.2 or higher
  • me
  • vista; mac os 9.1/9.2/os x
  • windows 2000
  • xp



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