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Casio EX-100 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
64
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Olympus SP-590 UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
38
Overall
36

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/20000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
  • Released February 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
  • Announced January 2009
  • Renewed by Olympus SP-600 UZ
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Casio EX-100 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-100 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the SP-590 UZ (12MP) is fairly close but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and SP-590 UZ (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The EX-100 was released 5 years later than the SP-590 UZ and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-100 being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-100 scores vs the SP-590 UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 EX-100 SP-590 UZ 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2009Fresher by 62 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Casio EX-100

 SP-590 UZ EX-100 

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Olympus SP-590 UZ

 EX-100 SP-590 UZ 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-100 features outer dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") along with a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) while 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).

Check out the Casio EX-100 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the EX-100 versus the SP-590 UZ.

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-100 and SP-590 UZ is 83 and 72 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The photograph below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-100 and SP-590 UZ.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical MP but different sensor sizing. The EX-100 contains the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF simpler. The newer EX-100 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-100
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
42
manual focus
features face detection focus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
37
has manual focus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-100 Street photography information
Olympus SP-590 UZ Street photography information
71
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
60
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-100
Sports photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
50
great max shutter speed (1/20,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (30.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
good battery power (390 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-100 Travel photography information
Olympus SP-590 UZ Travel photography information
63
good battery power (390 per charge)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
weather proofing
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-100 Landscape photography information
Olympus SP-590 UZ Landscape photography information
53
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (390 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
46
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-100
Vlogging with Olympus SP-590 UZ
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone jack
24
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic port
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Casio EX-100 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Olympus SP-590 UZ
 Casio Exilim EX-100Olympus SP-590 UZ
General Information
Brand Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-100 Olympus SP-590 UZ
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-02-06 2009-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Super Clear LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/20000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 30.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.10 m 8.00 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 389 gr (0.86 lbs) 413 gr (0.91 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 390 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $572 $249