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Comparison of Olympus Stylus 840 and Samsung S850 [S]ave

Attribute
Samsung S850 ×
Olympus Stylus 840 ×
General
ModelSamsung S850Olympus Stylus 840
BrandSamsungOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.samsung.comhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberS850840
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20072008
Tripod mount--
Length (mm)10496
Width (mm)2524
Height (mm)6457
Weight (g)172130
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)8.18
Sensor format1/1.8 inch1/2.35 inch
Sensor area (mm²)38.227.26
Sensor width (mm)7.186.03
Sensor height (mm)5.324.52
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.21.86
Aspect ratio4:34:3, 16:9
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 3248 x 2436(7.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)-1
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 640x480
  • 720x480
  • 800x592
  • 320x240
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (MPEG-4)AVI Motion JPEG
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Lens and Optics
LensSamsung SHD lensOlympus lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)38.00 - 190.0036.00 - 180.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)8.00 - 39.004.00 - 32.00
Zoom ratio (x)55
Aperture range (f)0.23 - 0.360.20 - 0.30
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)8070
Macro focus range (cm)1 - 803 - 70
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 1.0
  • 5.0
  • 5.6
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast DetectCCD contrast detection
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.7
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1210
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • fluorescent_h
  • fluorescent_l
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent 1
  • fluorescent 2
  • fluorescent 3
  • overcast
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 151/2000 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.5EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti, SpotDigital ESP, Spot, Face detection AE w/ face-detection AF
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modesNight, Portrait, Children, Landscape, Close-up, Text, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach & SnowPortrait, Landscape, Landscape+Portrait, Night, Night+Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Candle, Self Portrait, Available Light Portrait
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 12
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto & red-eye reduction
  • fill-in flash
  • flash off
  • slow sync
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionWide : 0.2m - 3.0m, Tele : 0.5m - 2.5m (ISO AUTO)Wide: 0.66 - 14.4ft. (0.2 - 4.4m); Tele: 1.2 – 10.2ft. (0.6 - 3.1m) at ISO 800
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • x
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)2014
Included memory typeInternalbuilt-in memory
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 high speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant+-
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
-
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)-1
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-6
Power
Battery form factor2 x AAProprietary LI-50B
Usable battery types
  • alkaline disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included2 x AA Alkaline disposable1 x Proprietary LI-50B Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)-+
Software
Included software
  • digimax master
-
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
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