Olympus Creative Digital Camera SP-550 UZ 1/2.5" 7.1 MP CCD Black, Silver

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2018-06-01 12:58:47

Average rating:75

Uk has collected 51 expert reviews for Olympus Creative Digital Camera SP-550 UZ 1/2.5" 7.1 MP CCD Black, Silver and the average expert rating is 75 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.

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pcauthority.com.au

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2018-06-01 12:58:39

Average rating:83

If you turned straight to the feature table to search for a super-zoom, the SP-550UZ is likely to have caught your eye. Boasting a 28-500mm integrated lens (35mm equivalent), it can shoot from further away than anything else on test, and the widest pos...

pcworld.co.nz

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2018-06-01 12:58:40

Average rating:0

Digital camerasIn today’s digicam market, coming up with features that stand out from the crowd is a big ask. Olympus tackles the problem with a couple of its latest models, the big-zoom SP 550UZ and the water-proof µ 770 SW.Big-zoom digicams are a gre...

goodgearguide.com.au

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2018-06-01 12:58:40

Average rating:80

It is rare that we pick up a camera and are impressed with it before weve even fired it up, but thats exactly the impression we got when handling Olympus latest advanced digital camera, the SP-550UZ. Theres a sense of superior craftsmanship with it...

18x optical zoom, Great design, Low chromatic aberration, ISO 5000...
Pictures a little soft, Colour could use some improvement, Regular burst mode sluggish The Final Word The Olympus SP-550UZ is a great camera that will suit people after a little more zoom in their life. The images could have used some minor improvement...
The Olympus SP-550UZ is a great camera that will suit people after a little more zoom in their life. The images could have used some minor improvements, but the huge zoom and fantastic design make this a worthwhile choice for some buyers.

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Photoradar.com

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2018-06-01 12:58:43

Average rating:80

Olympuss super-zooms have come of age, with a stabilised 18x lens thats fast, sharp and stable. Image quality is still a step below a DSLR, but the combinatin of 7MP resolution, compact size and full manual controls makes the SP-550UZ a tempting prop...

techradar.com

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2018-06-01 12:58:43

Average rating:90

Olympus latest super-zoom packs a massive 18x zoom range that goes from a wide 28mm to an amazing paparazzi-busting 504mm equivalent, and all with a full spread of manual controls.Youd be forgiven for expecting some ungainly beast of a camera with th...

Huge 18x zoom lens, Effective image stabilisation, Compact for the features it contains...
Awkward exposure shifts when recording video, Fiddly interface quirks...
Olympus latest super-zoom packs a massive 18x zoom range that goes from a wide 28mm to an amazing paparazzi-busting 504mm equivalent, and all with a full spread of manual controls.Youd be forgiven for expecting some ungainly beast of a camera with th...

digitalversus.com

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2018-06-01 12:58:43

Average rating:60

With the SP-550UZ, Olympus comes back with a bang to the bridge camera market with a large zoom and electronic viewfinder. Indeed, if this brand seems to have abandoned this type of camera, the SP-550UZ represents a real desire to make another effort i...

18x optical zoom (28504 mm), Nice construction, High performance mechanical stabilization, Good definition for the LCD screen, RAW mode available...
Slow to focus, Noise noticeable starting at 400 ISO, Quality of burst mode images, Video with sound but without zoom, or without sound and with zoom, Zoom is very prominent when at maximum...

expertreviews.co.uk

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2018-06-01 12:58:45

Average rating:40

The SP-550 UZ redefines the term ultra-zoom. Its 18x 28-504mm (35mm equivalent) focal length range is greater than that of any other ultra-zoom camera, and allows for both wide-angle photography and intimate close-ups of distant subjects. Its ISO ra...

digicamreview.co.uk

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2018-06-01 12:58:45

Average rating:85

Announced on the 25th of January 07, the Olympus SP-550 Ultra Zoom is a new 7 megapixel digital camera with an amazing wide-angle 18x optical zoom ED lens complete with 1cm macro mode. The cameras 18x optical zoom lens is equiv. 28 - 504m...

Very good exposure / metering Very good image quality, very good colour Excellent 1cm Super Macro mode Abundance of features, RAW mode, bulb mode, manual focus, time-lapse photography (see lunar eclipse photos). Abundance of picture adjustments, both b...
Advanced manual is on CD Slightly slow focusing at telephoto in dark conditions High resolution video (640 x 480 30fps) limited to 15 seconds when using M type memory cards You have to choose between sound or optical zoom and image stabilisation when r...
The Olympus SP-550 Ultra Zoom, with its impressive wide-angle 18x optical zoom lens and CCD-Shift image stabilisation, is an appealing digital camera providing a zoom range of 28mm - 504mm. It feels very comfortable in hand, and produces very good ima...

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thestar.com.my

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2018-06-01 12:58:47

Average rating:0

Camera with pulling power By CHRIS CHONG SP-550UZ (Olympus) Compact super-zoom digital camera Sensor: 7.1 megapixels (3,072 x 2,304 pixels), 1/2.5in type Lens: 3x optical zoom (film equivalent: 28-504mm), f/2.8-4.5 Shutter: 4sec – 1/1000sec (8mins i...

Beautifully made camera; fantastic zoom range; nice colours and exposure; excellent controls; useful shooting memory banks; effective image stabilisation.
Lens shouldve been sharper; noise unbearable at ISO 800 and above; slow autofocus; RAW mode is too slow.
While the Olympus SP-550UZ wont win any awards for picture quality, its an excellent consumer-class camera.For the casual holidaymaker, its flexibility (thanks to its lens), long battery life and punchy out-of-the-camera results make it an ideal choi...

maclife.com

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2018-06-01 12:58:39

Average rating:80

Think 7.1 megapixels isnt enough? The 18x zoom eliminates the need for the extra megapixels. The UZ in the SP-550 UZ’s name stands for “ultra zoom,” and in this camera’s case, we’re talking 18x - that’s an amazing amo...

One of the longest zoom lenses you can find in a point-and-shoot camera.
Clumsy method to alter aperture and shutter speed.
Olympus did a great job of packing a long zoom range into the SP-550 UZ. The zoom will open up opportunities in your photography that you’ve never had before...

firstglimpsemag.com

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2018-06-01 12:58:40

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If you never want to miss the action, get the world’s most powerful digital camera—the 7.1MP SP-550 UZ from Olympus. Its new 18X optical, wide-angle, super telephoto zoom lens gets you closer to your subject than is possible with any compact d...

photographyblog.com

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2018-06-01 12:58:43

Average rating:80

The Olympus SP-550 UZ features what is currently the biggest zoom lens on a compact digital camera - no less than an 18x optical zoom lens, equivalent to 28-504mm! This focal range covers every possible photographic situation, from wide-angle landsca...

With an asking price of £375 in the UK, which is similar to what some retailers are now asking for body-only DSLR deals, potential purchasers of the Olympus SP-550 UZ face a hard choice – particularly those who are upgrading from a simple point-and-...

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photoxels.com

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2018-06-01 12:58:43

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This camera is packed with features that should appeal to the serious amateur photographer. It sports a new DSLR-look, has excellent build and construction, and very good handling...

digitalcamerainfo.com

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2018-06-01 12:58:43

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The ultra-zoom portion of the digital camera market is taking off as consumers look beyond the standard 3x zoom, and manufacturers continue to up the ante. The Olympus SP-550UZ’s 18x optical zoom surpasses all other compact digital cameras currently...

Great handling Best-looking Olympus Lengthy 18x lens Nice flash RAW + JPEG simultaneous shooting Image stabilization...
Gimmicky pre-capture mode Slow 1.2 fps burst mode AA batteries don’t last long Confusing menus Some scenes reduce resolution $499 price Shutter lag Heavy body Adjusting the LCD brightness is a pain Movies can have audio or zoom, but not both at...
The 7.1-megapixel Olympus SP-550UZ is a huge improvement upon its predecessor with a sturdier, more attractive body and a longer 18x optical zoom lens. An optical image stabilization system complements the lens, which is currently the longest available...

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whatdigitalcamera.com

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2018-06-01 12:58:43

Average rating:87

When it comes to ‘bigger is better’ the SP-550UZ certainly has something over its rivals with its 18x optical zoom, but that’s only half the story. FEATURES An impressive 28-504mm equivalent zoom fronts the Olympus SP-550UZ, backed by...

pcmag.com

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2018-06-01 12:58:43

Average rating:80

The excellent 7.1-megapixel Olympus SP-550 UZ features the largest optical zoom available on a point-and-shoot camera. Even so, because of a few shortcomings, this fantastic feat of engineering isnt enough to crown it the superzoom king...

Enormous zoom range, which starts with a true wide-angle view. Mechanical and digital image stabilization. Some innovative ISO and burst-mode functions. Helpful guide mode.
Some issues with video capabilities. Some controls could be better designed, especially the zoom level. No articulating LCD. Mediocre boot time. A bit pricey.
With a whopping 18X optical-zoom lens and image stabilization, theres a lot to like about the Olympus SP-550 UZ, but a few features need to be enhanced for it to become king of the superzooms...

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steves-digicams.com

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2018-06-01 12:58:43

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The 7.1-megapixel Olympus SP-550 UZ Ultra Zoom offers the ultimate in power and versatility with a compact, 18x optical zoom lens which gives users the ability to shoot from super telephoto to as close as 1cm. This lens features Dual Image Stabilizatio...

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dpreview.com

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2018-06-01 12:58:45

Average rating:80

Announced just before PMA in January 2007 the SP-550UZ is the first serious attempt by Olympus to take back some ground in the super zoom sector, a sector it almost single-handedly created back in 2000 with the legendary C-2100UZ, but has since strugg...

Amazing 18x zoom range, Truly versatile 28-504mm range, with real wideangle, Comprehensive and extensive feature set, Effective Image Stabilization system (good for two stops), Decent resolution, Good, though by no means class-leading results at lower ISO...
Images lack biting crispness, some loss of fine detail to noise reduction, Some corner softness at long end of zoom, Distortion throughout the zoom range, Focus slow at long end of zoom and in low light, Occasional focus errors (where the camera says its...
You have to be careful when reviewing cameras that you take a realistic view of how the typical buyer will actually use it, and what they can realistically expect it to do. I say this because the SP-550UZ gave us one of the most time-consuming, frustr...

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Digitaltrends.com

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2018-06-01 12:58:45

Average rating:75

We’ve all heard the jokes and seen the cute ads about how bigger is better. Since this is a decidedly G-rated site, our discussion of the biggest one out there has to do with mega-zoom digital cameras. In this case it’s the 7.1-megapixel Olymp...

18x optical zoom Dual image stabilization Nice ergonomics...
Slow saving files Slow-moving zoom...
Olympus is to be congratulated for taking the mega zoom category up a level to 18x—and it appears this will be the most powerful model in 2007. Where Olympus continues to fall short is beefing up its processing so its cameras can move quickly rather...

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trustedreviews.com

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2018-06-01 12:58:45

Average rating:70

It's been a while since I've reviewed anything from Olympus other than several fantastic E-system digital SLRs and several more slightly disappointing mju and FE compacts, so it's refreshing to see the company return to a style of camera it practically in...

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digitalcamerareview.com

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2018-06-01 12:58:45

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The certainly made a splash when it was announced since it was the first and only (so far) digital camera with an 18x optical zoom, wide angle lens. It also features dual image stabilization, a 15fps continuous shooting mode, 7.1 megapixel resolut...

I really enjoyed using the Olympus SP-550 UZ. It’s comfortable to hold, has plenty of advanced features and takes great shots. Beyond that, you get the world’s first 18x optical zoom in a Point and Shoot digital camera. The dual image stabilization...

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Dcviews.com

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2018-06-01 12:58:47

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8.25Panasonic and Olympus have earned their place in the top ten of camera manufacturers and the Lumix DMC-FZ8 and SP-550 respectively confirm their positions. Both cameras have some exceptional specifications and set benchmarks for compact cameras. T...

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Laptopmag.com

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2018-06-01 12:58:47

Average rating:70

If youre looking for a camera that lets you tweak each and every setting but arent ready to start toting around separate lenses, check out the Olympus SP-550 UZ. Its rubberized, gun-metal-gray body looks like a scaled-down DSLR with a large lens and...

Great optical zoom, Lots of manual control and settings, Good image stabilization...
Uses AA batteries, High ISO settings lower resolution...

cameralabs.com

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2018-06-01 12:58:47

Average rating:82

The Olympus SP-550UZ is a 7.1 Megapixel super-zoom compact with a difference: where most super-zoom ranges top-out at 12x, or 15x if you’re really lucky, the SP-550UZ boasts nothing less than a whopping 18x optical zoom lens – that’s the...

Massive 18x optical range with wide angle, Effective built-in image stabilisation, Great build quality and ergonomics, Closest focusing distance of just 1cm.
Some coloured fringing when zoomed-in, General softness throughout range, Quite leisurely startup and shutdown speed, Screen doesnt flip-out.
The Olympus SP-550UZ is a wonderful camera to use. It feels really well-built and its reassuring to know you have such a massive optical zoom range and effective stabilisation at your disposal. If the image quality had no issues, the SP-550UZ would e...

cameralabs.com

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2018-06-01 12:58:47

Average rating:82

The Olympus SP-550UZ is a 7.1 Megapixel super-zoom compact with a difference: where most super-zoom ranges top-out at 12x, or 15x if you’re really lucky, the SP-550UZ boasts nothing less than a whopping 18x optical zoom lens – that’s the...

Massive 18x optical range with wide angle, Effective built-in image stabilisation, Great build quality and ergonomics, Closest focusing distance of just 1cm.
Some coloured fringing when zoomed-in, General softness throughout range, Quite leisurely startup and shutdown speed, Screen doesnt flip-out.
The Olympus SP-550UZ is a wonderful camera to use. It feels really well-built and its reassuring to know you have such a massive optical zoom range and effective stabilisation at your disposal. If the image quality had no issues, the SP-550UZ would e...

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Megapixel.net

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2018-06-01 12:58:47

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Beyond these features, the SP-550 UZ also provides a 7.1 megapixel CCD, a 2.5-inch LCD monitor, and an electronic viewfinder. The body of the SP-550 UZ is made of plastic, finished in two silvery-gray tones, with large sections of the exterior covered...

Very good to excellent image quality, 18X optical zoom, Effective CCD stabilization, Excellent metering, RAW format, Complete range of capture modes, Good viewfinder and monitor, Compact and light...
Slight distortion at both ends of the focal length range, Slight chromatic aberration, Some hesitancy in the autofocus under low light...
Olympus was one of the first companies to devise bridge cameras with long zooms, such as the C-series cameras, and now the SP series. The new SP-550 UZ is probably the most ambitious bridge-type camera on the market currently, offering an 18X optical z...

imaging-resource.com

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2018-06-01 12:58:47

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Olympus SP-550Overview Hands-on Preview Posted: 1/25/07 Olympuss most ambitious Ultra Zoom yet, the 7.1 megapixel Olympus SP-550 UZ features a whopping 18x (28 - 504mm equivalent) optical zoom lens, ranging from true wide-angle to long telephoto. The...

Attractive design is also quite functional with a textured grip that holds onto you Great color and better dynamic range than the LCD shows in the field The longest digicam zoom available with a usable digital zoom that takes it even further into the r...
Very high ISO only available at reduced image sizes High ISO itself is noisy High levels of chromatic aberration, but expected for a lens with this range Sluggish autofocus Slow startup and shutdown Scattered top menu makes it hard to remember whats w...
While I had a little trouble focusing on subjects that wouldnt sit still, the Olympus SP-550 UZs 18x optical zoom with 100x total zoom let me shoot things I couldnt even see without looking through its lens. And I found that a lot of fun. A whole ne...

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dcresource.com

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2018-06-01 12:58:47

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This is the final review of the Olympus SP-550 Ultra Zoom. Product shots and screenshots that were featured in the preview have been re-shot, and all sample photos are from a production model. Thank you for your patience (well, most of you). Several y...

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Neocamera.com

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2018-06-01 12:58:47

Average rating:60

The Olympus SP-550UZ is made for stealing headlines. The most unique and usable feature of this digital camera is its 18X stabilized optical zoom lens. Not only is this the longer range currently available but it also starts at a wide-angle focal-leng...