- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 10.0 megapixels
- 36.00mm - 180.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Nikon S550 Review.
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | S550 | CL |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | Type 7323 | |
| Camera Format: | Ultra Compact | Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $229.95 | $2795.00 |
| Street Price: | $194.99 | $3,195.00 |
| Date Available: | 2008-03-15 | 2017-11-30 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: | 4.2 oz (120 g) |
17.0 oz
(483 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
| Size: |
3.5 x
2.1 x
0.9 in. (90 x 54 x 22 mm) |
5.2 x
3.1 x
1.8 in. (131 x 78 x 45 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | ||
| Effective Megapixels: | 10.0 | 24.2 |
| Sensor Format: | 1/2.3 inch | APS-C |
| Sensor size: | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) | 370.52mm2 (23.60mm x 15.70mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.69 microns | 3.92 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | 1.5x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | None | |
| Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | ||
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | ||
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | ||
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | ||
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
3648 x 2736
(10.0 MP,
4:3), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
6016 x 4014
(24.1 MP,
3:2), 6000 x 4000 (24.0 MP, 3:2), 4272 x 2856 (12.2 MP, 3:2), 3024 x 2016 (6.1 MP, 3:2) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG, 14-bit .DNG RAW, RAW+JPEG | |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | n/a | 10.0 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
3840x2160 (30p)
1920x1080 (60p/30p) 1280x720 (30p) |
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| Movie File Format: | MP4 with stereo audio | |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
| HD Video Out: | No | |
| HD Video Connection: | ||
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | n/a | Leica L bayonet |
| Lens: | Nikkor lens, 8 elements in 6 groups | Leica Elmarit-TL 18mm f/2.8 ASPH. lens; 8 elements in 6 groups |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 36 - 180mm | 27mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 6.3 - 31.5mm | 18mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 5.00x | 1.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - ??? | f/2.8 - f/16 |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
35 cm to Infinity 13.8 in to Infinity |
30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
10 cm to Infinity 3.9 in to Infinity |
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| Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | No |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | |
| Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4x | |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detect: Auto (9-area automatic selection), Manual (99-area manual selection) | 49-point Contrast Detection AF: Single point, multiple point, spot, face detection, touch AF + release |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | LCD | EVF / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | 2.36M-dot 4:3 EyeRes EVF, 0.74x equivalent magnification, 20mm eyepoint, -4 to +4 diopter, eye sensor | |
| Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | 2,359,296 dots (786,432 pixels) |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.74x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 1.11x | |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.5 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 1,040,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
| Articulating Screen: | No | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | ||
| Top Deck Display: | Yes | |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 50000 | |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | |
| ISO Settings: | Auto (64 - 800), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000; (high sensitivity mode: 64-1600) | Auto, 100 - 50000 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Flash, White Balance Preset | Auto, daylight, cloud, halogen lighting, shade, electronic flash, graycard (custom), manual color temperature setting |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/25000 - 30 sec | |
| Bulb Mode: | No | No |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Multi-field, center-weighted, spot | |
| Program Auto Exposure: | No | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | No | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | No | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | No | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Face-Priority AF, Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Night Portrait, Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Close Up, Museum, Fireworks Show, Copy, Back Light, Panorama Assist, Smile | Sport, portrait, landscape, night portrait, snow/beach, fireworks, candlelight, sunset, digiscoping, miniature, panorama, HDR |
| Self Timer: | 10 or 2 seconds | 2 or 12 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | No |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Anytime flash, Flash cancel, Slow sync. | n/a |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | n/a | n/a |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/180 | |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
| External Flash Connection: | n/a | Hot shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-II | |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | No | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | 14-bit .DNG RAW, RAW+JPEG | |
| Movie File Format: | MP4 with stereo audio | |
| Included Memory: | 52.0 MB | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | Internal | |
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
| NFC: | No | No |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 Full (LOW) Speed | WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | No |
| Remote Control: | No | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Via Wi-Fi | |
| Connections (extended): | ||
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | ||
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | ||
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 10.0 | |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 140 | |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 10.0 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 10.0 | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 33 | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | ||
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | ||
| Play -> Record Time: | ||
| Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 200 shots | 220 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 220 shots | |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary EN-EL11 | Proprietary |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion rechargeable | BP-DC12 (7.2V 1200mAh) Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL11 Lithium Ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary BP-DC12 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Software Suite CD-ROM | Leica CL App (remote control and image transfer, free download from Apple App-Store/Google Play Store) |
| OS Compatibility: | ||
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Available in black. | |
