Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus SP-590 UZ

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon SX510 HS and Olympus SP-590 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the SP-590 UZ (12MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was launched 4 years after the SP-590 UZ which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX510 HS grades vs the SP-590 UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Olympus SP-590 UZ. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX510 HS comes with outer measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Olympus SP-590 UZ has dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX510 HS and Olympus SP-590 UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX510 HS against the SP-590 UZ.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX510 HS and SP-590 UZ is 80 and 72 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The pic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX510 HS and SP-590 UZ.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of images though you should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent SX510 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.