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Olympus SP-550 UZ

Olympus SP-550 UZ Digital Camera

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Vivitar V38 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
Vivitar ViviCam vstyle 38 is an easy to use and affordable digital camera. Very compact and lightweight, it's perfect for all occasions. It also functions as a PC-web camera, and can... More
Vivitar ViviCam vstyle 38 is an easy to use and affordable digital camera. Very compact and lightweight, it's perfect for all occasions. It also functions as a PC-web camera, and can shoot video clips.3.1-megapixel. 1.5" preview screen. Auto flash. PC-web camera capability. Shoots video clips. Less
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Key Features   
Digital Zoom 5.6x 4x
Camera Type Standard Point and Shoot -
Weight 0.81 lb. -
LCD Screen Size 2.5 in. -
Resolution 7.4 Megapixel 3.1 Megapixel
Optical Zoom 18x -
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 7.4 Megapixel 3.1 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type 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 2048 x 1536
Video   
Video Resolutions 320 x 240 • 640 x 480 (VGA) -
Video Format AVI -
Video Speed 30 fps -
Lens   
Interchangeable Lens Not Interchangeable Lenses -
Optical Zoom 18x -
Focus Type Autofocus & Manual Focus Autofocus
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) -
Flash   
Flash Functions Flash Off • Auto Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync -
Flash Type Built-In -
ISO Speeds Auto • 50 • 100 • 200 • 400 • 800 • 1600 • 3200 • 5000 -
Storage   
Memory Type Built-in • xD Picture Card -
Compression Type JPEG • DCF -
Compression Modes Normal • Uncompressed -
Built-in Memory Size 20 MB -
Included Features   
Self Timer 2 Sec. • 12 Sec. -
Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone -
Viewfinder / Display   
LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position -
Viewfinder Digital -
LCD Screen Resolution 230,000 pixels -
Interfaces   
Video Interface Video Out -
Interface Type USB 2.0 USB 2.0
Power Supply   
Battery Type 4 x AA Batteries -
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. -
Depth 3.1 in. -
Height 3.1 in. -
Width 4.6 in. -
Miscellaneous   
UPC 050332225885 -
Product ID 40419649 108075742
Included Accessories 4 x AA Batteries • Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • Neck Strap -
Release Date March, 2007 -
Product MPN   
MPN SP-550 UltraZoom -
 
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Olympus SP-550 UZ
Olympus SP-550 UZ Digital Camera
$548.88
Vivitar V38
Vivitar V38 Digital Camera
Not Currently Available

Product Review Summary

3.9
Based on 8 user reviews
75% recommend this product
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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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