Comparisons / Comparison of Olympus SP-550 UltraZoom and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50

Comparison of Olympus SP-550 UltraZoom and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 ×
Olympus SP-550 UltraZoom ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-H50Olympus SP-550 UltraZoom
BrandSonyOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/http://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberDSC-H50SP-550 UZ
Camera formatEVFEVF
Release year (year)20082007
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)116116
Width (mm)8678
Height (mm)8179
Weight (g)442365
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturerSony-
Effective megapixels (MP)9.17.1
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)1.791.88
Aspect ratio4:3, 3:24:3, 3:2
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 1944(6.7 mp 16:9)
  • 3456 x 2304(8.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3456 x 2592(9.0 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 (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • raw
Continuous-mode (fps)1.61
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMPEG1AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionComponent-
Lens and Optics
LensCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar (13 elements in 8 groups, 4 aspherical, 1ED)Olympus ED lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)31.00 - 465.0028.00 - 504.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)2.00 - 78.002.00
Zoom ratio (x)1518
Aperture range (f)0.22 - 0.370.12 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)110
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 81
  • 5.6
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9-area Contrast Detect with Face Detection; center-weighted AF, flexible spot AFCCD contrast detection, iESP Auto / Spot / Selective AF
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF type; 0.2" color LCD, 201K pixelsEVF 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)-10
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 5000
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent-1
  • fluorescent-2
  • fluorescent-3
  • incandescent
  • one push (custom)
  • 3 fluorescents
  • auto
  • overcast
  • preset
  • sunlight
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/2000 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-pattern, Center-weighted, SpotDigital iESP Auto Multi-Pattern TTL, Spot Metering, Center-Weighted Metering
Program auto exposure+-
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesTwilight, Twilight Portrait, Portait, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, High Sensitivity, Advanced Sports Shooting, Smile Shutterportrait, landscape, landscape + portrait, night scene, night + portrait, sport, indoor, candle, self-portrait
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 12
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • slow sync
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • fill-in + red-eye
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow sync
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: W: 0.2 - 9.1m / T: 1.2 - 5.5m; ISO 3200: up to 18m (W), 11m (T)Wide: 14.8ft (4.5m); Tele: 9.2ft. (2.8m) at ISO 200
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
  • x
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support-+
Uncompressed format-
  • raw
1↑Included memory (MB)1520
Included memory typeInternalInternal
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++
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • hd 1080i video out with optional cable
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.634.16
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)1.61
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-3
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.521.52
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.881.11
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.380.6
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.64-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.010.09
Startup time (s)32.9
Play -> record time (s)1.40.7
Flash cycle time, full power (s)10.37
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)300560
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BG14 x AA
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • type unspecified
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-BG1 Lithium Ion rechargeable4 x AA disposable alkalines
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)+-
Software
Included software
  • music transfer*
  • picture motion browser v3.0
  • olympus master
Os compatibility
  • mac os x v10.3+ *
  • windows 2000/xp/vista
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresSuper Steady-Shot Optical Image Stabilization, Face Detection, Advanced Sports Shooting, Smile Shutter, Night Shot, DRO, Tilt LCDCCD shift image stabilization. ISO 3,200 and 5,000 at 3.1MP resolution.



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