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Olympus SP-550UZ
Olympus SP-550UZ
7.1MP Electronic Viewfinder Digital Camera with 18x Optical Zoom
Most frequently recommended for:
Best Point and Shoot Digital Camera for Action Photos Under $400
Editors' Ratings:
"Dave's Pick"
at Imaging-Resource.com
"Rated Good"
by CNET.com
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Best Price:
$548
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General
Brand Name: |
Olympus |
Model Name: |
SP-550UZ |
Date Available: |
March 30, 2007 |
Physical
Camera Format: |
Electronic Viewfinder |
Size (W x H x D): |
4.6 x 3.1 x 3.1 in. |
Weight (without batteries): |
12.8 oz |
Easy to Use: |
Yes |
Image Capture
Sensor Type: |
CCD |
Sensor Size: |
5.8 x 4.3 mm |
Effective Sensor Resolution: |
7.1 megapixels |
Max Image Resolution: |
3072 x 2304 pixels |
Shutter Lag Time (pre-focused): |
0.09 sec |
Shutter Lag Time (including auto-focus time): |
1.1 - 1.5 sec |
Power to First Shot Time: |
2.9 sec |
Max Shooting Speed (continuous): |
1.0 frames/sec |
Max Shooting Speed (burst): |
1.0 frames/sec |
Video Capture
Video Available: |
Yes |
HD Video Available: |
No |
Max Video Resolution: |
640 x 480 pixels |
Max Video Frame Rate (any resolution): |
30 frames/sec |
Lens System
Min Focal Length (35 mm equivalent): |
28 mm |
Max Focal Length (35 mm equivalent): |
504 mm |
Optical Zoom: |
18.0x |
Digital Zoom: |
5.6x |
Image Stabilization Available: |
Yes |
Manual Focus Available: |
Yes |
Auto Focus Assist Light Available: |
Yes |
Min Focus Distance (not macro): |
3.9 in. |
Min Focus Distance (macro): |
0.4 in. |
Interchangeable Lenses Available: |
No |
Aperture and Shutter
Max Aperture (wide-angle): |
f/2.8 |
Max Aperture (tele-photo): |
f/4.5 |
Max Shutter Speed: |
1/2000 sec |
Exposure Controls
Min ISO Setting: |
50 |
Max ISO Setting: |
5000 |
Aperture Priority Mode Available: |
Yes |
Shutter Priority Mode Available: |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure Mode Available: |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0 EV |
Viewfinder and Display
Viewfinder Available: |
Yes |
Viewfinder Type: |
Electronic |
Dioptric Adjustment Available: |
No |
LCD Screen Size: |
2.5 in. |
LCD Screen Resolution: |
230000 pixels |
Display Mounting: |
Built-in |
Flash
Flash Range (wide-angle): |
14.8 ft |
Flash Range (tele-photo): |
9.2 ft |
Flash Recycling Time: |
7.0 sec |
External Flash Connection Available: |
No |
Image Storage
Storage Media: |
xD-Picture Card |
Sensor Raw Format Available: |
Yes |
Interfaces
Computer Interface: |
USB 2.0 Full-Speed (12 Mbit/s) |
Video Out Interface Available: |
Yes |
Power
Battery Type: |
AA-size (x4) |
Battery Life: |
560 shots |
