Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus SP-590 UZ
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![Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX260-HS/Canon-SX260-HS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 231g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
- Introduced June 2012
- Replaced the Canon SX240 HS
- New Model is Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
- Released January 2009
- Newer Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
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Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Canon SX260 HS and Olympus SP-590 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the SP-590 UZ (12MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The SX260 HS was revealed 3 years after the SP-590 UZ which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX260 HS grades against the SP-590 UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Olympus SP-590 UZ. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Olympus SP-590 UZ
SX260 HS | SP-590 UZ | |||
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Released | June 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 42 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Canon SX260 HS
SP-590 UZ | SX260 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Olympus SP-590 UZ
SX260 HS | SP-590 UZ | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX260 HS comes with outside measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and 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).
Check the Canon SX260 HS and Olympus SP-590 UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SX260 HS compared to the SP-590 UZ.
![Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus SP-590 UZ size comparison Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus SP-590 UZ size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX260-HS-vs-Olympus-SP-590-UZ-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and SP-590 UZ is 91 and 72 respectively.
![Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus SP-590 UZ top view buttons comparison Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus SP-590 UZ top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX260-HS-vs-Olympus-SP-590-UZ-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX260 HS and SP-590 UZ.
As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos although you will need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher SX260 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus SP-590 UZ sensor size comparison Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus SP-590 UZ sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX260-HS-vs-Olympus-SP-590-UZ-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX260-HS-vs-Olympus-SP-590-UZ-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Olympus SP-590 UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Olympus SP-590 UZ |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-06-04 | 2009-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | PureColor II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 8.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 231g (0.51 lb) | 413g (0.91 lb) |
Dimensions | 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | ||
Battery life | 230 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $349 | $249 |