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Olympus SP-550 Ultra Zoom  
 
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Manufacturer: Olympus
Model name: SP-550 Ultra Zoom
Date announced: 2007-01-26
MSRP: $499
Average retail price: $284  See all prices
Official site: SP-550UZ Homepage
 
Max resolution: 3072 x 2304 (7 Megapixel)
Sensor size (type): 1/2.5" (CCD)
Zoom capability: 18X optical + 5.6X digital
Focal length (35mm equiv.): 28mm - 504mm
Crop factor (D-SLR only): N/A
Max. Aperture: F2.8 - F4.5
Auto focus: Yes
 
Optical image stabilization: Yes
AF-assist lamp: Yes
Macro (min distance): Yes (1 cm)
Built-in flash: Yes
External flash support: No
Supports conversion lenses: Yes
 
LCD display: Yes/2.5"
LCD resolution:
LCD position: Fixed
Viewfinder: Electronic
Viewfinder magnification: N/A
Viewfinder coverage: N/A
 
Manual controls: Exposure compensation, shutter speed, aperture, white balance, focus
ISO sensitivity: 50/100/200/400/800/1600/3200/5000
Movie mode (format): Yes (AVI)
Movie resolution (max): 640 x 480
Sound recording: Yes
RAW/TIFF mode: RAW
PictBridge support: Yes
 
Storage method: 20MB onboard memory + xD Picture card   Buy more memory now!
Storage capacity (w/included card): 1-205
Batteries used: AA (4)  Buy batteries now!
Battery life
(CIPA standard):
 
Video out: Yes
HDMI port: No
USB support: Yes
Dimensions (W x H x D): 4.6 x 3.1 x 3.1 in / 116.8 x 78.7 x 78.7 mm
Weight (empty): 12.9 oz / 365 g
Bundled software: Olympus Master
Accessories: AC adapter (C-7AU), Soft carrying case (200757), Telephoto lens (TCON-17)
 
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