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Comparison of Olympus SP-570 UltraZoom and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H9 [S]ave

Attribute
Olympus SP-570 UltraZoom ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H9 ×
General
ModelOlympus SP-570 UltraZoomSony Cyber-shot DSC-H9
BrandOlympusSony
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberSP-570 UZDSC-H9
Camera formatEVFEVF
Release year (year)20082007
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)119110
Width (mm)8886
Height (mm)8483
Weight (g)555546
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)08
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)-1.76
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 3:2
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization+-
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score28-
Dxo color depth score (bit)18.4-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)10-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)72-
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)
  • 2304 x 1728(4.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 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 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • raw (.orf)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)0.82
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI Motion JPEGMPEG1
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
LensOlympus ED lensCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar (13 elements in 8 groups, 4 aspherical, 1ED)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)26.00 - 520.0031.00 - 465.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)6.00 - 92.002.00 - 78.00
Zoom ratio (x)2015
Aperture range (f)0.22 - 0.360.22 - 0.37
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)1050
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 5
  • 2
  • 30
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeCCD contrast detection9-area Contrast Detect with Face Detection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF with diopter correctionEVF type, color LCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.73
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,400
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen-+
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)105
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, High Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent 1
  • fluorescent 2
  • fluorescent 3
  • one-touch
  • overcast
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent-1
  • fluorescent-2
  • fluorescent-3
  • incandescent
  • one push (custom)
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 151/4000 - 30
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)Multi-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure+-
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Landscape+Portrait, Sport, Night, Night+Portrait, Indoor, Candle, Self Portrait, Available Light PortraitTwilight, Twilight Portrait, Portait, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, High Sensitivity, Advanced Sports Shooting
Self timer (s)
  • 12
  • 2
  • 10
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
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • slow sync
Flash range descriptionWide: 0.98 - 21ft (0.3 - 6.4m); Tele: 3.9 - 13.1ft. (1.2 - 4m) at ISO 400W:0.7-32.2 ft (0.2-9.8m) T:3.9-19.7 ft (1.2-6m)
External flash connectionHot shoe-
Usable memory types
  • x
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support+-
Uncompressed format
  • raw (.orf)
-
Included memory (MB)4531
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 high speed
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant-+
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • hd 1080i video out with optional cable
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.461.74
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)5.63-
Camera penalizes early shutter press-+
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)0.82
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)513
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.520.49
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.810.99
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.52-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.8-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.130.01
Startup time (s)3.32.4
Play -> record time (s)10.8
Flash cycle time, full power (s)612.5
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)390280
Battery form factor4 x AAProprietary NP-BG1
Usable battery types
  • alkaline disposables
  • nimh rechargeables
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included4 x AA disposables1 x Proprietary NP-BG1Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)-+
Software
Included software
  • olympus master 2 software cd-rom
  • music transfer
  • picture motion browser v2.0
  • usb driver
Os compatibility
  • windows 2000/xp/vista; mac os x v10.3+
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresDual Image Stabilization (sensor-shift type mechanical stabilization plus high ISO).Night-Shot, Super Steady Shot optical image stabilization; Tilting 3" LCD, HD video out (1080i); Face-Detect AF



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