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 Sanyo VPC E890
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
SP 550 UZ25 mm²
VPC E890- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The SP 550 UZ and VPC E890 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 UZMetricVPC E890
7.4 MPEffective pixels8.1 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
1.83 µmPixel pitch1.75 µm
3.36 µm²Pixel area3.07 µm²
29.79 MP/cm²Pixel density32.61 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
365 gWeight—
xD Picture cardStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
4x AABattery—
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 VPC E890 have the same sensor area. The VPC E890 has the lighter body. The VPC E890 has the higher effective resolution. The VPC E890 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose VPC E890
Released in 2009, VPC E890 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 8.1 MP effective resolution, and a 0 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.