Olympus SP-350

Compact 8-megapixel powerhouse with full manual control

Olympus SP-350
79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Olympus
Model N2134592

Key Features

SENSOR 1/1.8-inch CCD sensor with 8.1 effective megapixels
PROCESSOR TruePic TURBO image processor for high-speed processing
AUTOFOCUS Contrast-detect TTL AF system with focus assist lamp
PHASE DETECTION Not applicable; contrast-detection only
VIDEO 640x480 resolution at 30fps in QuickTime Motion JPEG
STABILIZATION Digital image stabilization via high ISO/shutter speed
BURST RATE Approx. 2.4 frames per second
VIEWFINDER Real-image optical zoom viewfinder
DISPLAY 2.5-inch TFT LCD monitor with 115,000 dots
CONNECTIVITY USB 2.0 High Speed, AV out
MEMORY CARD xD-Picture Card slot
WEATHER SEALING Standard plastic construction, no weather sealing
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 450 shots using CR-V3 lithium battery

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Olympus SP-350

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✓ Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ~ Limited Accessed via menu/shortcut
Dedicated ISO Button ✗ Not Present
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ✗ Not Present
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ✗ Not Present
AF-ON Button ✗ Not Present
Main Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Sub-Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✗ Not Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✓ Present Four-way directional pad
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✓ Present
Video Record Button ✗ Not Present Accessed via mode dial
Drive Mode Control ~ Limited Accessed via menu

How-to Use Olympus SP-350

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Olympus SP-350 Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

Learn & Master Photography with Olympus SP-350

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Technical Specification

Sensor 1/1.8-inch CCD
Resolution 8.1 Megapixels
ISO Range 80-400
Autofocus Contrast-detect TTL
Shutter Speed 15s - 1/2000s
Burst Rate 2.4 fps
Video 640x480 @ 30fps
Stabilization Digital
Viewfinder Optical
LCD 2.5-inch TFT
Memory Card xD-Picture Card
Connectivity USB 2.0
Battery Life 450 shots
Weight 220g
Dimensions 99.5 x 65 x 35 mm