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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Olympus SP-590 UZ

Portability
54
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR front
 
Olympus SP-590 UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Key Specs

FujiFilm S200EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-436mm (F2.8-5.3) lens
  • 865g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S205EXR
Olympus SP-590 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Refreshed by Olympus SP-600 UZ
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Overview

Following is a complete overview of the FujiFilm S200EXR vs Olympus SP-590 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S200EXR (12MP) and the SP-590 UZ (12MP) is relatively close but the S200EXR (1/1.6") and SP-590 UZ (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The S200EXR was introduced 7 months after the SP-590 UZ so they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S200EXR grades against the SP-590 UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S200EXR over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 S200EXR SP-590 UZ 
IntroducedJuly 2009January 2009More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the FujiFilm S200EXR

 SP-590 UZ S200EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm S200EXR and Olympus SP-590 UZ

 S200EXR SP-590 UZ 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S200EXR has exterior measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") along with a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs) while 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).

Contrast the FujiFilm S200EXR vs Olympus SP-590 UZ in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the S200EXR compared to the SP-590 UZ.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Olympus SP-590 UZ size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S200EXR and SP-590 UZ is 54 and 72 respectively.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Olympus SP-590 UZ top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S200EXR and SP-590 UZ.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The S200EXR has got the bigger sensor which should make getting bokeh less difficult. The newer S200EXR should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Olympus SP-590 UZ sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Portrait photography info
Olympus SP-590 UZ Portrait photography info
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you can focus manually
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.6")
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you can focus manually
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Street photography details
Olympus SP-590 UZ Street photography details
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image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/1.6")
heavier than competition (865g)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S200EXR
Sports photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
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long zoom range (31-436mm 14.1 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.6")
has no phase detect autofocus
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great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Travel photography factors
Olympus SP-590 UZ Travel photography factors
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flash built-in
long reach (436mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (865g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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environment proofing
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
34
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.6")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
45
you can focus manually
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Vlogging highlights
Olympus SP-590 UZ Vlogging highlights
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image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competition (865 grams)
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quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S200EXR and Olympus SP-590 UZ
 FujiFilm FinePix S200EXROlympus SP-590 UZ
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR Olympus SP-590 UZ
Also called as FinePix S205EXR -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-07-22 2009-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.6" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8 x 6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 48.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-436mm (14.1x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.3 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.5 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.20 m 8.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 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 865 grams (1.91 pounds) 413 grams (0.91 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") 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 NP-140 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $500 $249