Canon G3 X vs Olympus SP-590 UZ

Below is a complete review of the Canon G3 X vs Olympus SP-590 UZ, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the G3 X (20MP) and SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the G3 X (1") and SP-590 UZ (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The G3 X was released 6 years later than the SP-590 UZ and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the G3 X grades vs the SP-590 UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G3 X and Olympus SP-590 UZ. The complete galleries are available at Canon G3 X Gallery and Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon G3 X features physical dimensions of 123mm x 77mm x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 733 grams (1.62 lbs) while the Olympus SP-590 UZ has measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Examine the Canon G3 X vs Olympus SP-590 UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the G3 X and the SP-590 UZ.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G3 X and SP-590 UZ is 60 and 72 respectively.

Generally, its tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The visual below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G3 X and SP-590 UZ.

All in all, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G3 X featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon G3 X will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern G3 X should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.