Comparisons / Comparison of Olympus SP-550 UltraZoom and Olympus SP-620UZ

Comparison of Olympus SP-550 UltraZoom and Olympus SP-620UZ [S]ave

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Olympus SP-620UZ ×
Olympus SP-550 UltraZoom ×
General
ModelOlympus SP-620UZOlympus SP-550 UltraZoom
BrandOlympusOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/http://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberSP-620UZSP-550 UZ
Camera formatMid-SizedEVF
Release year (year)20122007
Tripod mount++
1↑Length (mm)110116
Width (mm)7478
Height (mm)7479
Weight (g)435365
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)167.1
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0724.71
Sensor width (mm)6.175.76
Sensor height (mm)4.554.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.341.88
Aspect ratio4:34:3, 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)
  • 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)
  • 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
  • mpo
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • raw
Continuous-mode (fps)-1
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMP4 (MPEG-4)AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionHDMI-
Lens and Optics
LensOlympus lens; 12 Lenses in 9 Groups, 3 AsphericalOlympus ED lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)25.00 - 525.0028.00 - 504.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.002.00
Zoom ratio (x)2118
Aperture range (f)0.17 - 0.320.12 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)2010
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 5.6
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeCCD Contrast Detection; iESP Auto, Spot AF, Face Detection AF, AF TrackingCCD contrast detection, iESP Auto / Spot / Selective AF
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder type-EVF type, TFT color LCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder-+
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)32.5
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
  • one-touch
  • overcast
  • tungsten
  • 3 fluorescents
  • auto
  • overcast
  • preset
  • sunlight
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/1500 - 41/2000 - 15
Bulb mode+-
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesDigital ESP Metering, Spot Metering, Face Detection AE (when Face Detection AF is selected)Digital iESP Auto Multi-Pattern TTL, Spot Metering, Center-Weighted Metering
Program auto exposure+-
Aperture priority-+
Shutter priority-+
Full manual exposure-+
Creative exposure modesScene Modes [Portrait, Beauty, Landscape, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Candle, Self Portrait, Sunset, Fire Worksportrait, landscape, landscape + portrait, night scene, night + portrait, sport, indoor, candle, self-portrait
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 12
  • 2
  • 12
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • fill-in + red-eye
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow sync
Flash range description-Wide: 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
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • x
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support-+
Uncompressed format-
  • raw
Included memory (MB)020
Included memory type-Internal
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+-
Remote control type
  • optional wired
-
Connections (extended)
  • audio/video output)
  • hdmi type-d
  • multi-terminal (usb connector
  • 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/lithium disposables
  • nimh rechargeables
  • type unspecified
Batteries included4 x Alkaline AAs4 x AA disposable alkalines
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)--
Software
Included software
  • olympus [ib] software cd-rom
  • olympus master
Os compatibility-
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresDual Image Stabilization, HD Video, Magic Art Filters, 3D Image Capture. Available in silver and black.CCD shift image stabilization. ISO 3,200 and 5,000 at 3.1MP resolution.



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