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Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus SP-590 UZ

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Olympus SP-590 UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
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Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(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
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
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Newer Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 SX400 IS SP-590 UZ 
RevealedJuly 2014January 2009More modern by 68 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Canon SX400 IS

 SP-590 UZ SX400 IS 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Olympus SP-590 UZ

 SX400 IS SP-590 UZ 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus SP-590 UZ size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus SP-590 UZ sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX400 IS
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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has manual focus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Sports photography info
Olympus SP-590 UZ Sports photography info
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amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (190 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
slow frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX400 IS
Travel photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery life (190 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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weather proofing
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography features
Olympus SP-590 UZ Landscape photography features
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rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery life (190 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
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has manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Vlogging features
Olympus SP-590 UZ Vlogging features
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rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Olympus SP-590 UZ
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISOlympus SP-590 UZ
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