Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 vs Olympus VR-340

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 Olympus VR-340
      BrandSonyOlympus
      ModelAlpha DSLR-A550VR-340
      Predecessor ModelSony Alpha DSLR-A100
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 Olympus VR-340
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.4 x 15.6 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels14.6 Megapixel17 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels14.2 Megapixel16 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 12,800100 - 3,200
      Photo Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 Olympus VR-340
      ProcessorBIONZ
      Max Image Resolution4592 x 30564608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions4592 x 2576, 3344 x 2224, 3344 x 1872, 2288 x 1520, 2288 x 12803264 x 2448, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:94:3, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Standard
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 Olympus VR-340
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Tracking
      Single
      Face Detection
      Number of Focus Points9
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenSpherical Acute Matte
      Optics Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 Olympus VR-340
      Lens MountSony A
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 240 mm
      Optical Zoom10x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.0 - 5.7
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 Olympus VR-340
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT Color LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution922k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 Olympus VR-340
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.80x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.53x
      Shutter Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 Olympus VR-340
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec4 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting7.0 fps
      Flash Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 Olympus VR-340
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      High Speed Sync
      Rear Curtain
      Fill-in
      Wireless      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Fill-in
      Flash Range12.00 m4.80 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Connection
      Exposure Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 Olympus VR-340
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±2 EV (1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments)
      DXO Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 Olympus VR-340
      DxO Low Light ISO807
      DxO Color Depth21.9
      DxO Dynamic Range11.8
      DxO Overall Score66
      Video Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 Olympus VR-340
      Video FormatsMotion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 Olympus VR-340
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 Olympus VR-340
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Wired or Wireless (Optional)
      Environmental Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 Olympus VR-340
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 Olympus VR-340
      Dimensions137 x 104 x 84 mm (5.39 x 4.09 x 3.31")96 x 57 x 19 mm (3.78 x 2.24 x 0.75")
      Weight (inc. batteries)632 g (1.39 lb / 22.29 oz)125 g (0.28 lb / 4.41 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.1 x 5.6 x 2.1"
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 Olympus VR-340
      Battery PackNP-FM500HLI-50B
      Battery Life480 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG DuoSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 Olympus VR-340
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secYes (2 or 12 sec)
      Orientation Sensor


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