Olympus SP-550 UZ Specifications

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Model Name:	Olympus SP-550 UltraZoom
Prices:
Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website
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Successor:
General
Model Number:	SP-550 UZ
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	EVF
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$499.99
Street Price:	$367.49
Date Available:	2007-03-30
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	12.9 oz (365 g)
Size:	4.6 x 3.1 x 3.1 in. (116 x 79 x 78 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CCD
Sensor Manufacturer:
Effective Megapixels:	7.1
Sensor Format:	1/2.5 inch
Sensor size:	24.7104mm² (5.76mm x 4.29mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	1.88 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	4:3, 3:2
Color Filter Type:
Anti Aliasing Filter:
Self-Cleaning:	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No
DxO Sensor Score:
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 3072 x 2048 (6.3 MP, 3:2), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 2304 x 1728 (4.0 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1280 x 960 (1.2 MP, 4:3), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.21), Raw
Continuous-mode frames/second:	1.0
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes
Movie Resolution:	640x480 (30.00) 320x240 (15.00)
Movie File Format:	AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite Video Out:	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
HD Video Out:
HD Video Connection:

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	n/a
Lens:	Olympus ED lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	28 - 504mm
Focal Length (actual):	4.7 - 84.2mm
Zoom Ratio:	18.00x
Aperture Range:	f/2.8 (wide) / f/4.5 (tele) - f/8.0
Integrated ND Filter:	No
Normal Focus Range:	10 cm to Infinity 3.9 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	1 cm to Infinity 0.4 in to Infinity
Filter Thread:	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	5.6x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	CCD contrast detection, iESP Auto / Spot / Selective AF
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	EVF / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	EVF type, TFT color LCD
Focus Peaking:	No
EVF Resolution:
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	2.5
Rear Display Resolution:	230,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No
Articulating Screen:	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No
Selfie Screen:	No
Max Playback Zoom:	10.0x
Top Deck Display:

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):
Minimum ISO (native):
ISO Settings:	Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 5000
Auto ISO Mode:	No
White Balance Settings:	Auto, overcast, sunlight, tungsten, 3 fluorescents, preset
Shutter Speed Range:	1/2000 - 15 sec
Bulb Mode:	No
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Digital iESP Auto Multi-Pattern TTL, Spot Metering, Center-Weighted Metering
Program Auto Exposure:	No
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	portrait, landscape, landscape + portrait, night scene, night + portrait, sport, indoor, candle, self-portrait, available light portrait, sunset, fireworks, cuisine, documents, auction, shoot & select1, shoot & select2, beach, snow, underwater wide 1, underwater wide 2, underwater macro
Self Timer:	2 or 12 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Red-eye reduction, Fill-in, Fill-in + red-eye, Slow Sync, Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a
Flash Range Description:	Wide: 14.8ft (4.5m); Tele: 9.2ft. (2.8m) at ISO 200
Max Flash Sync:
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	xD
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	Raw
Movie File Format:	AVI (Motion JPEG)
Included Memory:	20.0 MB
Included Memory Type:	Internal
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No
NFC:	No
Bluetooth:	No
Built-In GPS:	No
Microphone Jack:	No
Headphone Jack:	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 Full (LOW) Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes
Remote Control:
Remote Control Type:
Connections (extended):	DC input

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	4.16
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	10.54
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	20
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	1.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	3
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	1.52 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):	1.11 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.600 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.090 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):
Startup Time:	2.9 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.7 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	7.0 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	560 shots (NiMH AA)
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	4 x AA
Usable Battery Types:	Type unspecified
Batteries Included:	4 x AA disposable alkalines
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	No
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:	OLYMPUS Master
OS Compatibility:	Windows, Mac OS
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	CCD shift image stabilization. ISO 3,200 and 5,000 at 3.1MP resolution.