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Canon SX1 IS vs Olympus SP-590 UZ

Portability
64 Imaging
33 Features
53 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Olympus SP-590 UZ front
Portability
72 Imaging
34 Features
38 Overall
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Canon SX1 IS vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Introduced March 2009
Olympus SP-590 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Successor is Olympus SP-600 UZ
Photography Glossary

Canon SX1 IS vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon SX1 IS vs Olympus SP-590 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX1 IS (10MP) and the SP-590 UZ (12MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was brought out 3 months later than the SP-590 UZ and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX1 IS scores vs the SP-590 UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

		

		

			
 SX1 IS SP-590 UZ 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Canon SX1 IS

		

		

			
 SP-590 UZ SX1 IS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Olympus SP-590 UZ

		

		

			
 SX1 IS SP-590 UZ 
AnnouncedMarch 2009January 2009Similar generation
Manually focus  Very precise focusing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Touch friendly display  Missing Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX1 IS vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're intending to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX1 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") and a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-590 UZ has dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).
See the Canon SX1 IS vs Olympus SP-590 UZ in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX1 IS and the SP-590 UZ.
Canon SX1 IS vs Olympus SP-590 UZ size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and SP-590 UZ is 64 and 72 respectively.
Canon SX1 IS vs Olympus SP-590 UZ top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX1 IS vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The visual underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX1 IS and SP-590 UZ.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus SP-590 UZ to resolve more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.
	
			Canon SX1 IS vs Olympus SP-590 UZ sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX1 IS vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX1 IS vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SX1 IS as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
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 has manual focus
 flash sync is higher than normal (1/500s)
 supports face detect focusing
 exports RAW formats
 low MP (10MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
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 focusing manually
 supports RAW formats
 no external flash support
 low megapixels (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SX1 IS
Street photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
56
 screen articulates fully
 image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competition (615g)
59
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW formats
 weather proofing
 screen is fixed
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX1 IS Sports photography info
Olympus SP-590 UZ Sports photography info
33
 incredible zoom range (28-560mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
 low MP (10MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
38
 incredible zoom range (26-676mm  26.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 weather proofing
 very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon SX1 IS as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Travel photography camera
52
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 fairly wide (28mm)
 very long reach (560mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 more heavy than competition (615g)
 low MP (10MP)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
 weather proofing
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (26mm)
 great reach (676mm)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SP-590 UZ Landscape photography highlights
44
 has manual focus
 fairly wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (2.8 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 missing Timelapse function
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 focusing manually
 relatively wide (26mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW formats
 weather proofing
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX1 IS Vlogging details
Olympus SP-590 UZ Vlogging details
57
 fairly wide (28mm)
 selfie friendly screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focusing
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 missing microphone support
 more heavy than competition (615g)
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 relatively wide (26mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
 missing mic jack
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Canon SX1 IS vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Olympus SP-590 UZ
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISOlympus SP-590 UZ
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Olympus SP-590 UZ
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-03-27 2009-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 5.20 m 8.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Max flash sync 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 615 grams (1.36 lb) 413 grams (0.91 lb)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC card xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $600 $249