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Olympus Stylus 550UZ
Olympus Stylus 550UZ
B-
HQ Grade: B-
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
  • 4 out of 5
"can't find the right lens cover"
  • 4 out of 5
"Know what you're getting"
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Olympus Stylus 550UZ Reviews

  • 4.07 out of 5

Rating: 4.07 of 5
(227 user reviews)

Olympus SP-550UZ Reviews by DigitalCamera-HQ Users

  • 4 out of 5
can't find the right lens cover (Paulette Adams - 1/14/09)

This camera has taken some good shots..The only problem
I have is lens caps fell off and I lost it...read more

  • 4 out of 5
Know what you're getting (Jim - 12/3/07)

I like everything about this camera except for the time it takes for the shutter click after the picture is snapped. On a cruise to... read more

  • 4 out of 5
A pretty good camera, with room for improvement menu wise. (by James DeRuvo - 6/19/07)

There are many cameras that offer image stabilization as a standard feature. And although some camera models have caused the viewfinder to disappear, I am... read more

  • 4 out of 5
Good/Great all around camera (Bill - 5/6/07)

I bought the first 550UZ sold in Milwaukee a day before I went to Africa for 3 weeks. At O'Hare I charged my batteries, connected... read more

  • 5 out of 5
it' awesome (logan - 10/14/07)

it is awesome i got the case for it to go underwater it is cool the camer is excellentread more

  • 5 out of 5
Great Adventure Camera (Mukesh - 6/20/07)

I have just spent the last 2 months in the Himalayan Mountain Region in India and found the SP 550UZ a great camera to use. read more

  • 5 out of 5
Read the advanced manual SP550UZ (Mike - 4/12/07)

A great little camera. Why do people continually compare it to a DSLR? It isn't one. Read the advanced manual on the CD and experiment... read more

  • 3 out of 5
Can't praise it (Rudy - 9/14/07)

This camera is amazing for landscape photography when everything stands still. But you'd miss a lot of opportunities when you shoot birds, wild animals, and... read more

  • 3 out of 5
Image Stabilization (Lyn Gorsche - 7/6/07)

If you don't mind carrying a tripod or monopod everywhere you go, you'll love this camera. The other problem I have is the delay when... read more

  • 2 out of 5
Dual IS fails terribly (sujaybs - 3/20/07)

I purchased the 550UZ after substantial research on the features and up gradations. Was specifically impressed with the 18x Zoom, the first thing I wanted... read more

  • 2 out of 5
Design flaw! (Bill Hastings - 3/8/07)

Am I the only one who's ready to return the SP-550 because the CLA-10 adapter tube needed for filter use is the most ridiculous design... read more

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