Comparisons / Comparison of Olympus Stylus 820 and Samsung S850

Comparison of Olympus Stylus 820 and Samsung S850 [S]ave

Attribute
Olympus Stylus 820 ×
Samsung S850 ×
General
ModelOlympus Stylus 820Samsung S850
BrandOlympusSamsung
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/https://www.samsung.com
Model number820S850
Camera formatUltra CompactCompact
Release year (year)20072007
Tripod mount+-
Length (mm)96104
Width (mm)2425
Height (mm)5664
Weight (g)140172
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)88.1
Sensor format1/2.35 inch1/1.8 inch
Sensor area (mm²)27.2638.2
Sensor width (mm)6.037.18
Sensor height (mm)4.525.32
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.852.2
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3
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 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 1584(4.5 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2048(6.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)6.5-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
  • 720x480
  • 800x592
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)AVI (MPEG-4)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensOlympus lens (8 elements in 6 groups, 4 aspherical)Samsung SHD lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)36.00 - 180.0038.00 - 190.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)4.00 - 32.008.00 - 39.00
Zoom ratio (x)55
Aperture range (f)0.20 - 0.290.23 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)7080
Macro focus range (cm)3 - 701 - 80
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 5.6
  • 1.0
  • 5.0
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeCCD Contrast Detection with iESP Auto, Spot AF, Face Detection AF, Full-Time AFContrast Detect
Auto focus assist light-+
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.72.5
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1012
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent1
  • fluorescent2
  • fluorescent3
  • overcast
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • fluorescent_h
  • fluorescent_l
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 41/2000 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.5EV steps
Explosure metering modesDigital ESP Metering, Spot Metering, Face Detection AE (when Face Detection AF is selected)Multi, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority-+
Shutter priority-+
Full manual exposure-+
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Landscape+portrait, Night Scene, Night+portrait, Sport, Indoor, Candle, Self PortraitNight, Portrait, Children, Landscape, Close-up, Text, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach & Snow
Self timer (s)
  • 12
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • auto & red-eye reduction
  • fill-in flash
  • flash off
  • slow sync
Flash range descriptionISO 800: Wide: 0.66ft (0.2m) � 12.8ft. (3.9m); Tele: 2.0ft (0.6m) � 8.5ft. (2.6m)Wide : 0.2m - 3.0m, Tele : 0.5m - 2.5m (ISO AUTO)
Usable memory types
  • x
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)4720
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)
  • audio/video output
  • dc input)
  • multi-terminal (usb connecter
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)3.35-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)6.5-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)11-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.54-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.92-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.82-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.09-
Shutter lag (notes)Continuous mode is 2048x1546 pixels max.-
Startup time (s)2.1-
Play -> record time (s)1-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)3.7-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)300-
Battery form factorProprietary LI-42B2 x AA
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • alkaline disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary LI-42B Lithium Ion rechargeable2 x AA Alkaline disposable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)+-
Software
Included software
  • olympus master 2
  • digimax master
Os compatibility
  • mac os x v10.3 or later
  • windows 2000pro/xp/vista
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresAll-Weather: Equivalent to IEC Standard publication 529 IPX4-



Help · Contact us · Disclaimer · Contributors · Developers · Donate