Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ

Its time to look much closer at the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Olympus SP-590 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Casio and Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and SP-590 UZ (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was released 4 years after the SP-590 UZ which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-ZR800 scores vs the SP-590 UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 & Olympus SP-590 UZ. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery & Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR800 comes with outer dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Olympus SP-590 UZ has sizing of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Olympus SP-590 UZ in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR800 and the SP-590 UZ.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR800 and SP-590 UZ is 91 and 72 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The pic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR800 and SP-590 UZ.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR800 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR800 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.