Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus SP-590 UZ

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Canon SX600 HS and Olympus SP-590 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and SP-590 UZ (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was introduced 5 years later than the SP-590 UZ and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX600 HS grades against the SP-590 UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and Olympus SP-590 UZ. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX600 HS Gallery and Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX600 HS enjoys external measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-590 UZ has dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SX600 HS compared to the SP-590 UZ.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX600 HS and SP-590 UZ is 93 and 72 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The photograph here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX600 HS and SP-590 UZ.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX600 HS to resolve greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent SX600 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.