Canon R vs Olympus SP-590 UZ

In this article, we are evaluating the Canon R vs Olympus SP-590 UZ, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Olympus. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the R (30MP) and SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the R (Full frame) and SP-590 UZ (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The R was unveiled 9 years after the SP-590 UZ which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the R scores versus the SP-590 UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS R and Olympus SP-590 UZ. The full galleries are provided at Canon R Gallery and Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Canon R provides external dimensions of 136mm x 98mm x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Olympus SP-590 UZ has specifications of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the R and the SP-590 UZ.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the R and SP-590 UZ is 62 and 72 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The image below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the R and SP-590 UZ.

Clearly, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The R using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon R will produce greater detail having an extra 18MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher R provides an edge in sensor tech.