Olympus SP-800UZ Review
April 12, 2010
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Zoltan Arva-Toth
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Specifications
Image Sensor | ||
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Effective pixels | 14 Megapixels | |
Filter array | Primary colour filter (RGB) | |
Full resolution | 14.7 Megapixels | |
Type | 1/2.33 '' CCD sensor | |
Lens | ||
Optical zoom | 30 x (WIDE) | |
Focal length | 4.9 - 147.0 mm | |
Focal length (equiv. 35mm) | 28 - 840 mm | |
Maximum aperture | 2.8 - 5.6 | |
Structure | 15 lenses / 10 groups | |
Aspherical glass elements | 1 | |
ED glass elements | 3 | |
Digital Zoom | ||
Enlargement factor | 5 x / 150 x combined with optical zoom | |
LCD | ||
Resolution | 230000 dots | |
Monitor size | 7.6 cm / 3.0 '' (16:9) | |
LCD type | TFT | |
Frame assistance | Yes | |
Brightness adjustment | +/- 2 levels | |
Focusing System | ||
Method | TTL iESP auto focus with contrast detection | |
AF illuminator | Yes | |
Modes | iESP, Face Detection AF, Spot, Selective Target, AF Tracking | |
Spot focusing | Yes , 143 AF areas selectable | |
Standard mode | 0.1m - ∞ (wide) / 1.8m - ∞ (tele) | |
Makro mode | 0.1m - ∞ (wide) / 1.8m - ∞ (tele) | |
Super Macro mode | Closest focusing distance: 1 cm | |
Light Metering | ||
Modes | ESP light metering, Spot metering, Centre weighted metering | |
Histogram in shooting mode | Yes | |
Exposure System | ||
Modes | i-Auto, Programme automatic, Scene Modes, Magic Filter, Panorama, Beauty, Movie | |
Shutter speed | 1/2 - 1/2000 s / < 4 s (Night scene) | |
Exposure compensation | +/- 2 EV / 1/3 steps | |
Exposure bracketing | 5 frames / +/- 1/3, 2/3, 1 EV steps | |
Enhancement function | Mechanical Image Stabilizer Shadow Adjustment Technology Advanced Face Detection Technology |
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Scene Modes | ||
Number of scene modes | 17 | |
Modes | Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Night Scene, Night Scene with portrait, Indoor, Candle, Sunset, Fireworks, Multi Fireworks, Multi-Exposure, Cuisine, Documents, Beach and Snow, Bird Watching, Soft Background, Pet | |
Magic Filter | ||
Pop Art | ||
Pin Hole | ||
Fisheye | ||
Sketch | ||
Sensitivity | ||
Auto | AUTO / High AUTO | |
Manual | ISO 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200*, 6400* * In reduced pixel mode |
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White Balance | ||
AUTO WB system | Yes | |
Preset values | Overcast, Sunlight, Tungsten, Flourescent 1, Flourescent 2, Flourescent 3 | |
Internal Flash | ||
Working range (wide) | 10.2 m (ISO 1000) | |
Working range (tele) | 5.1 m (ISO 1000) | |
Modes | AUTO, Red-eye reduction, Fill-in, Off, Red-eye reduction & Fill-in, Slow synchronisation | |
Sequence Shooting | ||
Sequential shooting mode (high speed) | 15.2 fps (in 2MP mode) 10.2 fps (in 3MP mode) 7.7 fps (in 5MP mode) |
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Sequential shooting mode | 0.85 fps / 24 frames (Full Image Size) | |
Interval shooting | Yes | |
Image Processing | ||
Noise reduction | Yes | |
Pixel mapping | Yes | |
TruePic III | Yes | |
Shading compensation | Yes | |
Function Processing | ||
Panorama | Yes | |
Image Editing | ||
Black & White | Yes | |
Sepia | Yes | |
Center Focus | Yes | |
Resize | Yes | |
Trimming | Yes | |
Attach a calendar | Yes | |
Correction of brightness | Yes | |
Correction of saturation | Yes | |
Beauty Fix | Yes | |
Red-eye reduction | Yes | |
Shadow Adjustment | Yes | |
View Images | ||
Modes | Single, Index, Zoom, Slide show, Collection, Event, Collage | |
Index | 4x3 / 6x5 frames | |
Zoom | 1.1 - 10 x | |
Auto rotation | Yes | |
Image protect mode | Yes | |
Histogram in playback mode | Yes | |
View Movie | ||
Frame by frame | Yes | |
Fast forward | Yes | |
Reverse playback | Yes | |
Index jump | Yes | |
Still Image Recording | ||
DCF | Yes | |
RAW | No | |
EXIF | 2.21 | |
PIM | III | |
DPS | PictBridge | |
DPOF | Yes | |
Movie Recording System | ||
Image Stabilisation Mode | Digital Image Stabilisation | |
Recording format | MPEG-4 | |
Movie quality | 720P Recording time: 29min. VGA Recording time: no limit QVGA Recording time: no limit Note: maximum file size 4GB |
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Sound Recording System | ||
Voice playback | Yes | |
Sound recording | Yes , format: AAC | |
Image footage | 4 s | |
Speaker | Yes | |
Memory | ||
Removable Media | SD / SDHC | |
Internal memory | 2 GB | |
For shooting & storage | 1.8 GB | |
Image Size | ||
12M | 3968 x 2976 | |
8M | 3264 x 2448 | |
5M | 2560 x 1920 | |
3M | 2048 x 1536 | |
2M | 1600 x 1200 | |
1M | 1280 x 960 | |
VGA | 640 x 480 | |
16:9 | 4288 x 2416 1920 x 1080 |
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Menu | ||
Menu languages in camera | 39 | |
Other Features | ||
Self timer | 2 / 12 s | |
Perfect Shot Preview | Yes | |
Menu guide | Yes | |
In-camera Manual | Yes | |
In-Camera Panorama | Yes | |
Photo Surfing | Yes | |
LED Illuminator | Yes | |
Power Supply | ||
Battery | LI-50B Lithium-Ion Battery | |
Internal Charging | Yes | |
Interface | ||
DC input | Yes (CB-MA3 required) | |
Combined A/V & USB output | Yes | |
USB 2.0 High Speed | Yes | |
HDMI™ | Yes Type D | |
Size | ||
Dimensions (W x H x D) | 107.3 x 73.4 x 84.7 mm | |
Weight | 416 g (including battery and memory card) |