Comparisons / Comparison of Olympus SP-550 UltraZoom and Olympus SP-590 UltraZoom

Comparison of Olympus SP-550 UltraZoom and Olympus SP-590 UltraZoom [S]ave

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Olympus SP-590 UltraZoom ×
Olympus SP-550 UltraZoom ×
General
ModelOlympus SP-590 UltraZoomOlympus SP-550 UltraZoom
BrandOlympusOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/http://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberSP-590UZSP-550 UZ
Camera formatEVFEVF
Release year (year)20092007
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)110116
Width (mm)9878
Height (mm)8979
Weight (g)373365
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)127.1
Sensor format1/2.33 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.224.71
Sensor width (mm)6.135.76
Sensor height (mm)4.64.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.541.88
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 3:2
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization+-
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 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)
  • 3968 x 2232(8.9 mp 16:9)
  • 3968 x 2976(11.8 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
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • raw
Continuous-mode (fps)-1
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI Motion JPEGAVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
LensOlympus ED lens; 14 Lenses in 11 Groups, 4 Aspherical Lenses, 3 ED LensesOlympus ED lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)26.00 - 676.0028.00 - 504.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)6.002.00
Zoom ratio (x)2618
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.360.12 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)1010
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 5
  • 5.6
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeCCD contrast detectionCCD contrast detection, iESP Auto / Spot / Selective AF
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF typeEVF type, TFT color LCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.72.5
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, High Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 5000
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent 1
  • fluorescent 2
  • fluorescent 3
  • one-touch
  • overcast
  • tungsten
  • 3 fluorescents
  • auto
  • overcast
  • preset
  • sunlight
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 151/2000 - 15
Bulb mode+-
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesDigital ESP, Spot, Center-Weighted, Face Detection (w/ Face Detection AF)Digital iESP Auto Multi-Pattern TTL, Spot Metering, Center-Weighted Metering
Program auto exposure+-
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Landscape, Sport, Night Scene, Night+Portrait, Indoor, Candle, Sunset, Fireworks, Multi-fireworksportrait, landscape, landscape + portrait, night scene, night + portrait, sport, indoor, candle, self-portrait
Self timer (s)
  • 12
  • 2
  • 12
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • fill-in + red-eye reduction
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow synchro 2
  • slow synchro1
  • slow1 + red-eye reduction
  • wireless
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • fill-in + red-eye
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow sync
1↑Flash range descriptionTBDWide: 14.8ft (4.5m); Tele: 9.2ft. (2.8m) at ISO 200
Flash exposure compensation-+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
Usable memory types
  • x
  • x
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support-+
Uncompressed format-
  • raw
Included memory (MB)020
Included memory typebuilt-in memoryInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant-+
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)-4.16
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)-10.54
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)-20
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)-1
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-3
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)-1.52
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-1.11
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)-0.6
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)-0.09
Startup time (s)-2.9
Play -> record time (s)-0.7
Flash cycle time, full power (s)-7
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)-560
Battery form factor4 x AA4 x AA
Usable battery types
  • alkaline disposables
  • nimh rechargeables
  • type unspecified
Batteries included4 x AA Alkaline disposables4 x AA disposable alkalines
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)--
Software
Included software
  • olympus master 2 software cd-rom
  • olympus master
Os compatibility
  • windows 2000/xp/vista; mac os x v10.3+
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-CCD shift image stabilization. ISO 3,200 and 5,000 at 3.1MP resolution.



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