Reasons to choose SP 550 UZ
Released in 2007, SP 550 UZ has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 7.4 MP effective resolution, and a 365 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Olympus SP 550 UZ
vs Samsung CL5
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
SP 550 UZ25 mm²
CL5- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The SP 550 UZ and CL5 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
SP 550 UZMetricCL5
7.4 MPEffective pixels9 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
1.83 µmPixel pitch1.66 µm
3.36 µm²Pixel area2.76 µm²
29.79 MP/cm²Pixel density36.23 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
365 gWeight141 g
xD Picture cardStorageInternal storage
4x AABatteryLithium-Ion SLB-07A rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The SP 550 UZ and CL5 have the same sensor area. The CL5 has the lighter body. The CL5 has the higher effective resolution. The CL5 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose CL5
Released in 2009, CL5 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 9 MP effective resolution, and a 141 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.