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Comparison of Olympus SZ-20 and Samsung ST88 [S]ave

Attribute
Olympus SZ-20 ×
Samsung ST88 ×
General
ModelOlympus SZ-20Samsung ST88
BrandOlympusSamsung
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/https://www.samsung.com
Model numberSZ-20ST88
Camera formatMid-SizedCompact
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)10294
Width (mm)3017
Height (mm)6456
Weight (g)186114
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)1616.1
Aspect ratio4:34:3
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)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • .mpo
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)7-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)-30
Image Storage
Movie file formatMP4 (MPEG-4)-
Composite video out+-
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionHDMI-
Lens and Optics
LensOlympus lens; 9 lenses in 8 groups with 4 aspherical and 2 ED elements.Samsung Zoom
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 300.0025.00 - 125.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)12.55
Aperture range (f)0.17 - 0.330.16 - 0.40
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)105
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
-
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection; iESP Auto, Spot AF, Face Detection AF, AF TrackingContrast Detection: Mult, Center, AF Tracking
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)460,000460,800
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)10-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, High Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent 1
  • overcast
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • manual
  • outdoors/daylight
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 41/2000 - 8
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesDigital ESP Metering, Spot MeteringMulti pattern, Center Weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority-+
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesSmart Panorama, 3D Mode, 8 Magic Filters (Pop Art, Pinhole, Fisheye, Drawing, Soft Focus, Punk, Sparkle, Watercolor)-
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 12
-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
-
Flash range descriptionISO 1250: Wide: 0.1 - 5.7 m; Tele: 0.6 - 2.9 m-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • microsd
  • microsdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)0-
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
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant+-
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • audio/video output)
  • dc input
  • mini hdmi type-d
  • multi-terminal (usb connector
-
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)7-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)3-
Power
Battery form factorProprietary LI-50BProprietary BP70A
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary LI-50B Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary BP70A Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • olympus [ib] and olympus viewer 2 software
-
Os compatibility
  • mac os x 10.3 - 10.5
  • windows 2000pro/xp/vista/7
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresSensor-shift Image Stabilization, Magic Art Filters (Pop Art, Pinhole, Fisheye, Drawing, Soft Focus, Punk, Sparkle, Watercolor)Optical Image Stabilization, 720p Video, Live Panorama, Smart Auto 2.0, Magic Frame, Picture-in-Picture, Funny Face.



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