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Olympus EVOLT E-500

Olympus EVOLT E-500 Digital Camera

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Sony DSC-WX1 Digital Camera

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Product Description
Premium picture quality and superb performance come easy with this comfortable to handle digital SLR. At a time when we want complex things to become simple, the EVOLT E-500 succeeds in... More
Premium picture quality and superb performance come easy with this comfortable to handle digital SLR. At a time when we want complex things to become simple, the EVOLT E-500 succeeds in doing so with a sleek, lightweight design for impressive portability and advanced controls and options that can be accessed with minimal effort. Bursting with speed and producing spotless pictures with exceptional color and detail, the EVOLT E-500 is tailor-made for anyone to use while capturing the imagination in the process. Less
Compact, robuste et riche en fonctionnalités, le DSC-WX1 propose un capteur CMOS ExmorR de 10,2 mégapixels. Celui-ci offre une probante réception de la lumière, pour une... More
Compact, robuste et riche en fonctionnalités, le DSC-WX1 propose un capteur CMOS ExmorR de 10,2 mégapixels. Celui-ci offre une probante réception de la lumière, pour une image irréprochable, même dans les endroits sombres. De plus, le processeur BIONZ du DSCWX1, épaulé par un réducteur de bruit numérique Clear RAW NR, empêche l'obscurité de gâcher vos meilleurs clichés. Des détecteurs de sourire et de visages avec suivi garantissent par ailleurs des portraits réussis. Le balayage panoramique saisit, lui, une série d'images à la volée pour les recombiner en une très large et restituer des paysages à couper le souffle. Le DSC-WX1 bénéficie en outre d'un stabilisateur optique qui contribue à réduire le flou. Ainsi, son optique Sony G avec zoom 20-120 mm (équivalent 24x36) donne un maximum de précision dans les circonstances les plus improbables. Enfin, il vous permet de profiter de modes vidéo et diaporama, pour partager vos images aussi bien sur téléviseur que sur papier. Less
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Key Features   
HD Recording Format - 720p (HDTV)
Camera Type SLR/Professional Ultra-Compact
Weight 0.96 lb. 0.33 lb.
LCD Screen Size 2.5 in. 2.7 in.
Resolution 8.9 Megapixel 10.2 Megapixel
Optical Zoom - 5x
Features Red-eye Correction Image Stabilization • Motion Detection • Red-eye Correction • Face Detection • Blink Detection • Smile Detection
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 8.9 Megapixel 10.2 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CCD CMOS
Image Resolutions 640 x 480 • 3264 x 2448 • 3200 x 2400 • 2560 x 1920 • 1600 x 1200 • 1024 x 768 -
Video   
Video Resolutions - 640 x 480 (VGA) • HD (1280 x 720)
Video Speed - 30 fps
Lens   
Interchangeable Lens Interchangeable Lenses Not Interchangeable Lenses
Optical Zoom - 5x
Focus Type Autofocus & Manual Focus Autofocus
Focal Length - 4.25 - 21.25 mm
35mm Zoom Lens - 120 - 24 mm
Exposure Control   
Aperture Range - f2.4/f7.1 (w/t)
Shutter Speed 60 - 1/4000 sec -
Frames Per Second 2.5 Frames 10 Frames
White Balance Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Shade (Preset) Auto • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Incandescent (Preset) • Flash (Preset) • Underwater (Preset)
Flash   
Flash Functions Auto Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync Flash Off • Auto Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync
Flash Type Built-In & External Built-In
ISO Speeds Auto • 100 • 200 • 400 • 800 • 1600 100 • 200 • 400 • 800 • 1600 • 3200 • 80
Storage   
File Size (High Res.) 24.5 MB (5 images on 128MB card) -
Memory Type CompactFlash Card Type I • CompactFlash Card Type II • IBM Microdrive • xD Picture Card Built-in • Memory Stick Duo • Memory Stick Pro • Memory Stick DUO PRO
Compression Type JPEG • TIFF • Raw Image JPEG
File Size (Low Res.) 0.1 MB (about 1,280 images on 128MB card) -
Compression Modes Fine • SuperFine • Normal • Uncompressed -
Built-in Memory Size - 11 MB
Included Features   
Self Timer 2 Sec. • 12 Sec. 2 Sec. • 10 Sec.
Tripod Mount With Tripod Mount -
Built-in Microphone - With Built-in Microphone
Built-in Speaker Without Built-in Speaker With Built-in Speaker
Viewfinder / Display   
LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position
Viewfinder Optical (Through-the-lens) Without Viewfinder
LCD Screen Resolution 215,250 pixels 230,000 pixels
Interfaces   
Video Interface Video Out Video Out
Interface Type USB 2.0 USB 2.0
Power Supply   
Battery Type Proprietary Lithium Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
Battery Life - 350 Images
System Requirements   
Operating System Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows 98SE • Microsoft Windows ME • Microsoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows XP • Microsoft Windows Vista • Apple Mac OS X 10
Dimensions   
Weight 0.96 lb. 0.33 lb.
Depth 3.7 in. 0.78 in.
Height 2.6 in. 2.06 in.
Width 5 in. 3.56 in.
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year 1 Year
Miscellaneous   
UPC 050332156555 4905524623772
Product ID 27740487 87984759
Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • Lithium Battery • Battery Charger • Strap Software • USB Cable • Hand Strap • Battery Charger • AC Power Cord • AV Cable • Li-Ion Rechargable Battery
Release Date October, 2005 October, 2009
Family Line Olympus EVOLT Sony Cyber-shot
Product MPN   
MPN E-500 DSCWX1B
 
Consumer Reviews
Olympus EVOLT E-500
Olympus EVOLT E-500 Digital Camera
From $649.95
Sony DSC-WX1
Sony DSC-WX1 Digital Camera
From $196.19

Product Review Summary

4.8
Based on 22 user reviews
100% recommend this product
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Good For
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Consumer Reviews

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Olympus EVOLT E-500 Digital 8-Megapixel SLR Camera with Zuiko 14-45mm Lens

bydkozin Nov 27, 2005
30 Helpfuls 31 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Price, performance, easy to use, features, picture quality, low noise, resolution
Cons Manual focus not mechanically-linked, slight corner softness of the 14-45mm lens
Recommended it? Yes

After using the Canon Digital Rebel XT with an 18-55 mm lens, I decided to try the latest affordable digital SLR from Olympus - Olympus EVOLT E-500 with 14-45 mm f/3.5-5.6 Olympus Zuiko lens. I bought the camera with the lens for $688.

Pictures

The pictures of the Olympus EVOLT... Read full review »

34

My Only Regret??I don?t get to use it as often as I would like.

byscotiaguy Dec 18, 2007
19 Helpfuls 20 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Dual memory slots, image quality, price.
Cons Relatively slow lenses, manual focusing not as easy as it could be.
Recommended it? Yes

Why This Camera
Simple. Value for money. With the dual lens kit, this is an incredible amount of camera for the money.
I had wanted a DSLR for a long time, well long is relative term in consumer electronics, so let us just say that I've wanted one since they've been viable. When they... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

4.6
Based on 7 user reviews
100% recommend this product
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1 star
Pros
  • Easy to Use (5)
  • Compact (4)
  • Excellent Picture Quality (3)
  • Lightweight (3)
  • Great Design (2)
  • Rechargeable (1)
  • Quality Construction (1)
  • Nice Screen (1)
  • Long Battery Life (1)
  • Energy Efficient (1)
Cons
  • Overpriced (2)
  • Shutter Lag (2)
  • Bad in Low Light (1)
  • Heavy (1)
  • Slower in continuous shooting (1)
  • Short Battery Life (1)
  • No Viewfinder (1)
  • Poor Image Stabilization (1)
Good For
  • Everyday Use (4)
  • Outdoors (3)
  • Home (3)
  • Travel (3)
  • Office (2)
  • Gifts (2)
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Consumer Reviews

3

Easy peasy!

bysummers07 Jan 19, 2010
4 Helpfuls 5 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Sturdy, good flash, good video, easy to use!
Cons Shutter lag.
Recommended it? Yes

I own this camera and the older version and have REALLY enjoyed both. This camera has a ton of options and is easy to figure out. The flash works great, pictures turn out well, the video works well, the battery lasts long. I tend to drop it a lot, so it has scratches, but not only... Read full review »

1

Great little camera

byPhillip.C Feb 16, 2011
1 Helpfuls 2 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Easy to Use, Excellent Picture Quality, Lightweight
Cons Short Battery Life, Shutter Lag
Recommended it? Yes

This camera is great for the price. It has easy features to learn and it lightweight enough to fit in your jeans pocket. We have owned this camera for about a year now and really like it. We use it on trips and just when an occassion pops up at home. A great camera to buy. Read full review »

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