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Comparison of Olympus SP-560 UltraZoom and Olympus SP-620UZ [S]ave

Attribute
Olympus SP-560 UltraZoom ×
Olympus SP-620UZ ×
General
ModelOlympus SP-560 UltraZoomOlympus SP-620UZ
BrandOlympusOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/http://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberSP-560 UZSP-620UZ
Camera formatEVFMid-Sized
Release year (year)20072012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)116110
Width (mm)7874
Height (mm)7974
Weight (g)464435
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)816
Sensor format1/2.35 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)27.2628.07
Sensor width (mm)6.036.17
Sensor height (mm)4.524.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.851.34
Aspect ratio4:3, 3:24:3
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)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2304 x 1728(4.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 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)
  • 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)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • raw
  • jpeg
  • mpo
Continuous-mode (fps)1.1-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)MP4 (MPEG-4)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out-+
Hd video connection-HDMI
Lens and Optics
LensOlympus ED lens, 14 elements in 11 groups, 4 aspherical, 2 EDOlympus lens; 12 Lenses in 9 Groups, 3 Aspherical
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 486.0025.00 - 525.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)2.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)1821
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.360.17 - 0.32
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)1020
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 5.6
  • 100
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeCCD contrast detection, iESP Auto, Spot AF, Face Detection AF, Full-Time AF, Selective AF TargetCCD Contrast Detection; iESP Auto, Spot AF, Face Detection AF, AF Tracking
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDLCD
Viewfinder typeEVF; color LCD-
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.53
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, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400Auto, High Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode-+
White balance settings
  • and 3 fluorescents
  • auto
  • custom
  • daylight
  • overcast
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • one-touch
  • overcast
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 151/1500 - 4
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesDigital ESP Metering, Spot Metering, Center-Weighted Metering, Face Detection AEDigital ESP Metering, Spot Metering, Face Detection AE (when Face Detection AF is selected)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Landscape+Portrait, Sport, Night Scene, Night+Portrait, Indoor, Candle, Self PortraitScene Modes [Portrait, Beauty, Landscape, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Candle, Self Portrait, Sunset, Fire Works
Self timer (s)
  • 12
  • 2
  • 12
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • fill-in + red-eye
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow sync
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionWide: 0.98ft (0.3m) � 21ft (6.4m); Tele: 3.9ft (1.2m) � 13.1ft. (4m), at ISO 400-
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
Usable memory types
  • x
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support+-
Uncompressed format
  • raw
-
Included memory (MB)470
Included memory typeInternal-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant+-
Remote control-+
Remote control type-
  • optional wired
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • audio/video output)
  • hdmi type-d
  • multi-terminal (usb connector
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.15-
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)11.29-
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)11-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.1-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)14-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.77-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.74-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.39-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)1.03-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.06-
Startup time (s)2.9-
Play -> record time (s)0.8-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)9.7-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)610-
Battery form factor4 x AA4 x AA
Usable battery types
  • alkaline disposable or nimh rechargeables
  • alkaline/lithium disposables
  • nimh rechargeables
Batteries included4 x AA disposable alkalines4 x Alkaline AAs
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)--
Software
Included software
  • olympus master 2
  • olympus [ib] software cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os x v10.3 or later
  • windows 2000pro/xp/vista
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresNew innovative technologies include:- Face Detection Technology: tracks faces within the frame and automatically focuses (Face DetDual Image Stabilization, HD Video, Magic Art Filters, 3D Image Capture. Available in silver and black.



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