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The editors liked
Solid styling
Easily replaceable AA-sized batteries
18x optical zoom that begins at 28mm
Optical image stabilization
Full manual mode
Fast burst rate of 15fps but at 1.2 megapixels.
The editors didn't like
No manual zoom and hotshoe adapter
Plastic tripod receptacle
Half-pressing the shutter doesnt bring you out of the menus directly into shooting mode
Abstract: 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....
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...
Abstract: 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
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....
Abstract: 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...
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...
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...
Abstract: 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...
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 ...
