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FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ

Portability
78
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Olympus SP-590 UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S1880
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
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Renewed by Olympus SP-600 UZ
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Overview

Lets examine more closely at the FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the S1800 (12MP) and the SP-590 UZ (12MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was brought out 14 months after the SP-590 UZ making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S1800 matches up vs the SP-590 UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 S1800 SP-590 UZ 
RevealedFebruary 2010January 2009Newer by 14 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the FujiFilm S1800

 SP-590 UZ S1800 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Olympus SP-590 UZ

 S1800 SP-590 UZ 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S1800 enjoys outside measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S1800 and the SP-590 UZ.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1800 and SP-590 UZ is 78 and 72 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1800 and SP-590 UZ.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of images however you might want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher S1800 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography factors
Olympus SP-590 UZ Portrait photography factors
20
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
36
you can focus manually
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Street photography highlights
Olympus SP-590 UZ Street photography highlights
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
59
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
38
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
low frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography features
Olympus SP-590 UZ Travel photography features
55
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
58
environment sealing
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography info
Olympus SP-590 UZ Landscape photography info
36
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
45
you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Vlogging details
Olympus SP-590 UZ Vlogging details
25
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
24
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic support
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Olympus SP-590 UZ
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Olympus SP-590 UZ
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Olympus SP-590 UZ
Also called as FinePix S1880 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-02 2009-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 8.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 gr (0.74 pounds) 413 gr (0.91 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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