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Olympus SP-550 UZ

Olympus SP-550 UZ Digital Camera

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Canon PowerShot A495 Digital Camera

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Product Description
Long-range photography is becoming increasingly popular these days, and the Olympus SP-550UZ is there to answer the call. This 7.1 megapixel camera has an amazing 18x optical zoom lens... More
Long-range photography is becoming increasingly popular these days, and the Olympus SP-550UZ is there to answer the call. This 7.1 megapixel camera has an amazing 18x optical zoom lens (28-504mm equivalent) that is perfect for group and landscape shots at the wide end, and sports and wildlife on the long end. The Olympus SP-550UZ also features a dual image stabilization system that combines sensor-shift technology with high ISO and shutter settings, minimizing blur, even when fully zoomed in. A bright 2.5-inch LCD screen rounds out this versatile camera. Less
With its streamlined silhouette and smoothly curved edges, the Canon PowerShot A495 has the compact sophistication and relaxed simplicity that make it a natural for beginners and everyone... More
With its streamlined silhouette and smoothly curved edges, the Canon PowerShot A495 has the compact sophistication and relaxed simplicity that make it a natural for beginners and everyone else who craves style and convenience. Less
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Key Features   
Digital Zoom 5.6x 4x
Camera Type Standard Point and Shoot Standard Point and Shoot
Weight 0.81 lb. 0.39 lb.
LCD Screen Size 2.5 in. 2.5 in.
Resolution 7.4 Megapixel 10.3 Megapixel
Optical Zoom 18x 3.3x
Features - Motion Detection • Red-eye Correction • Face Detection
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 7.4 Megapixel 10.3 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CCD CCD
Image Resolutions 640 x 640 • 3072 x 2048 • 2560 x 1920 • 2304 x 1728 • 2048 x 1536 • 1600 x 1200 • 1280 x 960 • 1024 x 768 • 3072 x 2304 640 x 480 • 2816 x 2112 • 2272 x 1704 • 1600 x 1200 • 3648 x 2736 • 3648 x 2048
Video   
Video Resolutions 320 x 240 • 640 x 480 (VGA) 320 x 240 • 640 x 480 (VGA)
Video Format AVI AVI • Motion JPEG
Max Movie Length - Without Limit (Depends on the camera free memory size)
Video Speed 30 fps 30 fps
Lens   
Interchangeable Lens Not Interchangeable Lenses Not Interchangeable Lenses
Optical Zoom 18x 3.3x
Focus Type Autofocus & Manual Focus Autofocus
Focal Length - 6.6 - 21.6 mm
Macro Focus Range 3.94 in. to Infinity (w) / 47.24 in. to Infinity (t) 0.4 - 19.2 in. (w) / 9.8 - 19.2 in. (t)
35mm Zoom Lens 28 - 504 mm 37 - 122 mm
Focus Range 3.94 in. to Infinity (w) / 47.24 in. to Infinity (t) 2 in. to Infinity (w) / 9.8 in. to Infinity (t)
Exposure Control   
Aperture Range f2.8/f4.5 (w/t) f3/f5.8 (w/t)
Shutter Speed 15 - 1/2000 sec 1 - 1/2000 sec
Frames Per Second 15 Frames -
White Balance Auto • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) • Overcast (Preset) Auto • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset)
Flash   
Flash Functions Flash Off • Auto Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync Flash Off • Auto Flash • Front Sync Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync
Flash Type Built-In Built-In
ISO Speeds Auto • 50 • 100 • 200 • 400 • 800 • 1600 • 3200 • 5000 Auto • 100 • 200 • 400 • 800 • 1600 • 80
Storage   
Memory Type Built-in • xD Picture Card Multimedia Card • SD Card • SDHC Card • MMC Plus
Compression Type JPEG • DCF JPEG • EXIF 2.2 • DPOF 1.1
Compression Modes Normal • Uncompressed Fine • Normal
Built-in Memory Size 20 MB -
Included Features   
Self Timer 2 Sec. • 12 Sec. 2 Sec. • 10 Sec.
Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone -
Viewfinder / Display   
LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position
Viewfinder Digital Without Viewfinder
LCD Screen Resolution 230,000 pixels 115,000 pixels
Interfaces   
Video Interface Video Out Video Out
Interface Type USB 2.0 USB 2.0
Power Supply   
Battery Type 4 x AA Batteries 2 x AA Batteries
Battery Life - 150 Images
System Requirements   
Operating System Apple Mac OS 9 • Microsoft Windows 98SE • Microsoft Windows ME • Microsoft Windows XP • Microsoft Windows Vista Microsoft Windows XP • Microsoft Windows Vista • Apple Mac OS X 10
Dimensions   
Weight 0.81 lb. 0.39 lb.
Depth 3.1 in. 1.2 in.
Height 3.1 in. 2.43 in.
Width 4.6 in. 3.68 in.
Warranty   
Warranty - 1 Year
Miscellaneous   
UPC 050332225885 13803120035
Product ID 40419649 95229762
Included Accessories 4 x AA Batteries • Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • Neck Strap 2 x AA Batteries • USB Cable • Strap • AV Cable
Release Date March, 2007 February, 2010
Family Line - Canon PowerShot
Product MPN   
MPN SP-550 UltraZoom A495RED
 
Consumer Reviews
Olympus SP-550 UZ
Olympus SP-550 UZ Digital Camera
$548.88
Canon A495
Canon PowerShot A495 Digital Camera
From $99.98

Product Review Summary

3.9
Based on 8 user reviews
75% recommend this product
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Pros
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Good For
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Consumer Reviews

76

Some impressive things, and some disappointments

byshimmertje Mar 10, 2007
19 Helpfuls 20 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Small size, good battery life, good shots can be really clear
Cons Focusing problems, steeper learning curve than competing brands, xD cards are slow
Recommended it? Yes

The specifications of the Olympus SP-550UZ wowed me from day one. I mean, 18x optical zoom? Compact? ISO 5000? And a relatively low price to boot? What's not to like?

Variously, very little, and a lot. The Olympus SP-550UZ is my third Olympus camera, so I consider myself reasonably... Read full review »

7

Great Camera! Very happy with it for the most part

bybarb71302 Sep 30, 2010
13 Helpfuls 14 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Large Zoom<br>Crystal clear photos<br>Many photo modes<br>Easy to...
Cons NONE
Recommended it? Yes

We got this camera 3 years ago and it is still going strong. I have even dropped it by accident a couple of times in fear but it didnt damage anything at all and it still works great. It has 7.1 megapixels which is decent. We paid $400 for this camera and I feel the money was well spent. The 8X... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

4.2
Based on 6 user reviews
100% recommend this product
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Pros
  • Easy to Use (3)
  • Excellent Picture Quality (3)
  • Quality Construction (3)
  • Lightweight (3)
  • Great Design (2)
  • Compact (2)
  • Nice Screen (1)
Cons
  • Short Battery Life (3)
Good For
  • Everyday Use (3)
  • Home (3)
  • Travel (3)
  • Outdoors (3)
  • Gifts (2)
  • Office (2)
  • geat for online pictures (1)
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Consumer Reviews

313

Canon's A495 - Lean & Mean style

byHoward_Creech Jan 7, 2011
54 Helpfuls 55 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Cheap, very good pictures
Cons None at this price
Recommended it? Yes

The Canon Powershot A495 is a compact digicam available on-line for less than ninety dollars. What do buyers have to give up when they buy an A495?  The A495 doesn’t provide an optical viewfinder, relying instead on the 2.5 inch LCD for framing/composition, captured image review, and... Read full review »

44

Low-cost, basic point-n-shoot camera with good video

bydenniskly Oct 4, 2010
17 Helpfuls 18 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Inexpensive, good pictures, easy to use, good video
Cons poor battery consumption,  too long to load flash for next shot, shuttle realease...
Recommended it? Yes

Although I already have a compact camera(Canon G11), it’s still too bulky to carry around, so, I look for a sub-compact camera that can be easily put into a pocket, a basic, no-frill, point-n-shoot and has to be cheap. After a long search I come up with a $99 Canon Powershot A495. I've been... Read full review »

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