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Olympus SP-550 UZ

Announced Jan 25, 2007 •
7 megapixels | 2.5″ screen | 28 – 504 mm (18×)
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Announced Jan 25, 2007
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Olympus SP-550 UZ Review
Review, Mar 26, 2007
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Mar 26, 2007
Olympus SP-550 UZ: 18x ultra zoom
Jan 25, 2007
Quick specs
Body type Compact
Max resolution 3072 x 2304
Effective pixels 7 megapixels
Sensor size 1/2.5" (5.744 x 4.308 mm)
Sensor type CCD
ISO Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, (5000 with limitations)
Focal length (equiv.) 28–504 mm
Max aperture F2.8–4.5
Screen size 2.5″
Screen dots 230,000
Max shutter speed 1/2000 sec
Storage types xD Picture Card, Internal
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
Weight (inc. batteries) 460 g (1.01 lb / 16.23 oz)
Dimensions 116 x 79 x 78 mm (4.57 x 3.11 x 3.07″)

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