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Olympus SP-550 UZ

Olympus SP-550 UZ Digital Camera

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Nikon D3100 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
The Nikon D3100 digital SLR camera speaks to the growing ranks of enthusiastic D-SLR users and aspiring photographers by providing an easy-to-use and affordable entrance to the world of Nikon... More
The Nikon D3100 digital SLR camera speaks to the growing ranks of enthusiastic D-SLR users and aspiring photographers by providing an easy-to-use and affordable entrance to the world of Nikon D-SLR’s. The 14.2-megapixel D3100 has powerful features, such as the enhanced Guide Mode that makes it easy to unleash creative potential and capture memories with still images and full HD video. Like having a personal photo tutor at your fingertips, this unique feature provides a simple graphical interface on the camera’s LCD that guides users by suggesting and/or adjusting camera settings to achieve the desired end result images. The D3100 is also the world’s first D-SLR to introduce full time auto focus (AF) in Live View and D-Movie mode to effortlessly achieve the critical focus needed when shooting Full HD 1080p video. Less
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Key Features   
Digital Zoom 5.6x -
HD Recording Format - 1080p (HDTV) • 720p (HDTV)
Camera Type Standard Point and Shoot SLR/Professional
Weight 0.81 lb. 1 lb.
LCD Screen Size 2.5 in. 3 in.
Resolution 7.4 Megapixel 14.2 Megapixel
Optical Zoom 18x -
Features - Image Stabilization • Red-eye Correction • AF Tracking
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 7.4 Megapixel 14.2 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 2304 x 1536 • 4608 x 3072 • 3456 x 2304
Video   
Video Resolutions 320 x 240 • 640 x 480 (VGA) 640 x 424 • HD (1280 x 720) • 1920 x 1080
Video Format AVI QuickTime
Max Movie Length - 600 Seconds
Video Speed 30 fps 24 fps
Lens   
Interchangeable Lens Not Interchangeable Lenses Interchangeable Lenses
Optical Zoom 18x -
Focus Type Autofocus & Manual Focus -
Macro Focus Range 3.94 in. to Infinity (w) / 47.24 in. to Infinity (t) -
35mm Zoom Lens 28 - 504 mm -
Focus Range 3.94 in. to Infinity (w) / 47.24 in. to Infinity (t) -
Exposure Control   
Aperture Range f2.8/f4.5 (w/t) -
Shutter Speed 15 - 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) • Incandescent (Preset) • Shade (Preset)
Flash   
Flash Functions Flash Off • Auto Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync Flash Off • Auto Flash • Rear Sync Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync
Flash Type Built-In Built-In & External
ISO Speeds Auto • 50 • 100 • 200 • 400 • 800 • 1600 • 3200 • 5000 100 • 3200 • 6400 • 12800
Storage   
Memory Type Built-in • xD Picture Card SD Card • SDHC Card • SDXC Card
Compression Type JPEG • DCF JPEG • Raw Image • DPOF • EXIF 2.21 • DCF 2.0
Compression Modes Normal • Uncompressed Uncompressed
Built-in Memory Size 20 MB -
Included Features   
Self Timer 2 Sec. • 12 Sec. 2 Sec. • 10 Sec.
Tripod Mount - With Tripod Mount
Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone
Viewfinder / Display   
LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position
Viewfinder Digital Optical (Through-the-lens)
LCD Screen Resolution 230,000 pixels 230,000 pixels
Interfaces   
Video Interface Video Out Video Out
Interface Type USB 2.0 USB 2.0 • HDMI
Power Supply   
Battery Type 4 x AA Batteries Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
System Requirements   
Operating System Apple Mac OS 9 • Microsoft Windows 98SE • Microsoft Windows ME • Microsoft Windows XP • Microsoft Windows Vista -
Dimensions   
Weight 0.81 lb. 1 lb.
Depth 3.1 in. 2.9 in.
Height 3.1 in. 3.8 in.
Width 4.6 in. 4.9 in.
Miscellaneous   
UPC 050332225885 18208097982
Product ID 40419649 101677489
Included Accessories 4 x AA Batteries • Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • Neck Strap Software • Battery Charger • Strap • Battery Pack
Release Date March, 2007 September, 2010
Family Line - Nikon D
Product MPN   
MPN SP-550 UltraZoom 9798
 
Consumer Reviews
Olympus SP-550 UZ
Olympus SP-550 UZ Digital Camera
$548.88
Nikon D3100
Nikon D3100 Digital Camera
From $434.00

Product Review Summary

3.9
Based on 8 user reviews
75% recommend this product
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Pros
  • None Yet
Cons
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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

4.5
Based on 18 user reviews
89% recommend this product
5 stars
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Pros
  • Easy to Use (1)
Cons
  • Short Battery Life (1)
Good For
  • Everyday Use (1)

Consumer Reviews

10

Good DSLR for a beginner

bymixey62 Oct 23, 2011
21 Helpfuls 22 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros good for beginnersgood price for DSLR
Cons battery life in liveview
Recommended it? Yes

I have always envied those that could take amazing photographs; observing these people has led me to the same observation: they use DSLR cameras instead of the easier to use point-and-shoot varieties. I was always intimidated by these cameras so never thought that one was for me-- that was until I... Read full review »

1

Best purchase

byjulvog65 May 2, 2011
21 Helpfuls 22 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Everything!
Cons A little heavy and bulky. 
Recommended it? Yes

I just bought this camera for my hobby and I'm amazed by this. The quality is amazing and you have many features to make your photos even better. (Changing color, light settings, color balance, even a fun fish eye effect!) The screen is big enough to see details of your camera and the buttons are... Read full review »

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