FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus SP-590 UZ

Its time to look closer at the FujiFilm F300EXR and Olympus SP-590 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the SP-590 UZ (12MP) is pretty comparable but the F300EXR (1/2") and SP-590 UZ (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The F300EXR was announced 19 months later than the SP-590 UZ which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm F300EXR being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the F300EXR matches up vs the SP-590 UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR and Olympus SP-590 UZ. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery and Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm F300EXR features external dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-590 UZ has measurements 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 FujiFilm F300EXR and Olympus SP-590 UZ in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the F300EXR and the SP-590 UZ.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the F300EXR and SP-590 UZ is 91 and 72 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the F300EXR and SP-590 UZ.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same MP albeit different sensor sizing. The F300EXR provides the bigger sensor which should make achieving bokeh less difficult. The more recent F300EXR provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.