Canon SX280 HS vs Olympus SP-590 UZ

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon SX280 HS vs Olympus SP-590 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the SP-590 UZ (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was introduced 4 years later than the SP-590 UZ and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX280 HS matches up against the SP-590 UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Olympus SP-590 UZ. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX280 HS offers outside measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Olympus SP-590 UZ has measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

See the Canon SX280 HS vs Olympus SP-590 UZ in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SX280 HS against the SP-590 UZ.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and SP-590 UZ is 91 and 72 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX280 HS and SP-590 UZ.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos but you should really consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent SX280 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.