FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus SP-590 UZ

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Olympus SP-590 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the HS20 EXR (1/2") and SP-590 UZ (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The HS20 EXR was introduced 2 years after the SP-590 UZ which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the HS20 EXR matches up versus the SP-590 UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR & Olympus SP-590 UZ. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery & Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR comes with outer dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") having a weight of 730 grams (1.61 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 HS20 EXR and Olympus SP-590 UZ in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the HS20 EXR versus the SP-590 UZ.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the HS20 EXR and SP-590 UZ is 58 and 72 respectively.

Often, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The image here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the HS20 EXR and SP-590 UZ.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The HS20 EXR using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR will show extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher HS20 EXR will have an advantage in sensor innovation.