Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus SP-590 UZ

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").

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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.

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.

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.

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.