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Olympus SP-550 UZ

Olympus SP-550 UZ Digital Camera

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VG-120 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
A winning combination of features and style, the easy-to-use Olympus VG-120 is the ideal camera for everyday action. Its 5x Optical Zoom, 27mm Wide-Angle Lens and HD Movie mode enable you to... More
A winning combination of features and style, the easy-to-use Olympus VG-120 is the ideal camera for everyday action. Its 5x Optical Zoom, 27mm Wide-Angle Lens and HD Movie mode enable you to capture life's precious moments effortlessly. Artistic Magic Filters and an extra large 3.0 LCD enhance any event. Less
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Key Features   
Digital Zoom 5.6x 4x
HD Recording Format - 720p (HDTV)
Camera Type Standard Point and Shoot Compact
Weight 0.81 lb. 0.26 lb.
LCD Screen Size 2.5 in. 3 in.
Resolution 7.4 Megapixel 14 Megapixel
Optical Zoom 18x 5x
Features - Image Stabilization • Red-eye Correction • Face Detection • AF Tracking
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 7.4 Megapixel 14 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 3264 x 2448 • 2560 x 1920 • 2048 x 1536 • 1600 x 1200 • 1280 x 960 • 4288 x 3216
Video   
Video Resolutions 320 x 240 • 640 x 480 (VGA) 320 x 240 • 640 x 480 (VGA) • HD (1280 x 720)
Video Format AVI AVI • Motion JPEG • HD (High Definition)
Video Speed 30 fps 30 fps
Lens   
Interchangeable Lens Not Interchangeable Lenses Not Interchangeable Lenses
Optical Zoom 18x 5x
Focus Type Autofocus & Manual Focus Autofocus
Focal Length - 4.7 - 23.5 mm
Macro Focus Range 3.94 in. to Infinity (w) / 47.24 in. to Infinity (t) 2.76 in. to Infinity (w) / 23.6 in. to Infinity (t)
35mm Zoom Lens 28 - 504 mm 26 - 130 mm
Focus Range 3.94 in. to Infinity (w) / 47.24 in. to Infinity (t) 23.6 in. to Infinity (w) / 39.4 in. to Infinity (t)
Exposure Control   
Aperture Range f2.8/f4.5 (w/t) f2.8/f6.5 (w/t)
Shutter Speed 15 - 1/2000 sec 1/2 - 1/2000 sec
Frames Per Second 15 Frames -
White Balance Auto • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) • Overcast (Preset) 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 Off • Auto Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash
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 SD Card • SDHC Card
Compression Type JPEG • DCF JPEG
Compression Modes Normal • Uncompressed -
Built-in Memory Size 20 MB -
Included Features   
Self Timer 2 Sec. • 12 Sec. 2 Sec. • 12 Sec.
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 Without Viewfinder
LCD Screen Resolution 230,000 pixels 230,000 pixels
Interfaces   
Video Interface Video Out Video Out
Interface Type USB 2.0 USB 2.0
Power Supply   
Battery Type 4 x AA Batteries 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. 0.26 lb.
Depth 3.1 in. 0.75 in.
Height 3.1 in. 2.2 in.
Width 4.6 in. 3.8 in.
Miscellaneous   
UPC 050332225885 -
Product ID 40419649 106610073
Included Accessories 4 x AA Batteries • Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • Neck Strap Software • USB Cable • Hand Strap • Battery Charger • AV Cable • Li-Ion Rechargable Battery
Release Date March, 2007 -
Family Line - Olympus VG
Product MPN   
MPN SP-550 UltraZoom -
 
Consumer Reviews
Olympus SP-550 UZ
Olympus SP-550 UZ Digital Camera
$548.88
Olympus VG-120
VG-120 Digital Camera
From $82.11

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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