Comparisons / Comparison of Olympus SP-550 UltraZoom and Kodak EasyShare Z8612 IS

Comparison of Olympus SP-550 UltraZoom and Kodak EasyShare Z8612 IS [S]ave

Attribute
Kodak EasyShare Z8612 IS ×
Olympus SP-550 UltraZoom ×
General
ModelKodak EasyShare Z8612 ISOlympus SP-550 UltraZoom
BrandKodakOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.kodak.comhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberZ8612SP-550 UZ
Camera formatMid-SizedEVF
Release year (year)20082007
Tripod mount++
1↑Length (mm)104116
Width (mm)7178
Height (mm)6679
Weight (g)290365
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)8.17.1
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)1.761.88
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)
  • 1800 x 1200(2.2 mp 3:2)
  • 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 1840(6.0 mp other)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 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 2.21)
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • raw
Continuous-mode (fps)-1
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuicktime MOV (Motion JPEG)AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionOther-
Lens and Optics
LensSchneider-Kreuznach VariogonOlympus ED lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)36.00 - 432.0028.00 - 504.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)-2.00
Zoom ratio (x)1218
Aperture range (f)0.21 - 0.360.12 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)1210
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 5
  • 5.6
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeTTL Contrast Detect: multi-zone AF, center zone AFCCD 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)2.52.5
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-10
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200* (*2.2 mpix or below in PASM modes)Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 5000
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • open shade
  • tungsten
  • 3 fluorescents
  • auto
  • overcast
  • preset
  • sunlight
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/3200 - 161/2000 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-pattern, center-weighted, spot (zone tracks with 5 focus zones)Digital iESP Auto Multi-Pattern TTL, Spot Metering, Center-Weighted Metering
Program auto exposure+-
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, sports, landscape, flower, sunset, backlight, candlelight, manner/museum, text, beach, snow, fireworks, self-portraitportrait, 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
  • fill
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • fill-in + red-eye
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow sync
Flash range descriptionWide: 7.8 m, tele: 4.4 m (smart scene mode)Wide: 14.8ft (4.5m); Tele: 9.2ft. (2.8m) at ISO 200
Flash exposure compensation+/- 1.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • x
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support-+
Uncompressed format-
  • raw
Included memory (MB)2120
Included memory typeInternalInternal
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)
  • camera dock
  • dc in
  • 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 factor1 x CR-V3 or 2 x AA4 x AA
Usable battery types
  • li ion or nimh rechargeable
  • lithium disposable
  • type unspecified
Batteries included1 x CRV3 Lithium disposable4 x AA disposable alkalines
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)--
Software
Included software
  • kodak easyshare
  • olympus master
Os compatibility
  • mac os x 10.3 or higher
  • windows xp or higher
  • 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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