Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus SP-590 UZ
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Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
- Launched July 2014
(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
- Revealed January 2009
- Newer Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ

Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon SX400 IS versus Olympus SP-590 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and SP-590 UZ (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX400 IS was brought out 5 years after the SP-590 UZ which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX400 IS matches up against the SP-590 UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS and Olympus SP-590 UZ. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX400 IS Gallery and Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Olympus SP-590 UZ
SX400 IS | SP-590 UZ | |||
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Revealed | July 2014 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 68 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Canon SX400 IS
SP-590 UZ | SX400 IS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Olympus SP-590 UZ
SX400 IS | SP-590 UZ | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch display |
Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX400 IS comes with outside measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Olympus SP-590 UZ has sizing of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX400 IS versus Olympus SP-590 UZ in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX400 IS versus the SP-590 UZ.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and SP-590 UZ is 81 and 72 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The image underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX400 IS and SP-590 UZ.
To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX400 IS to produce more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The younger SX400 IS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

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Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Olympus SP-590 UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Olympus SP-590 UZ |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2014-07-29 | 2009-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 8.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, 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 | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 313g (0.69 lb) | 413g (0.91 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 190 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $229 | $249 |