FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SP-590 UZ
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
- Released February 2010
- Alternative Name is FinePix S2900HD
(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
- Introduced January 2009
- Refreshed by Olympus SP-600 UZ

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Overview
In this article, we are looking at the FujiFilm S2800HD and Olympus SP-590 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the SP-590 UZ (12MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The S2800HD was introduced 14 months after the SP-590 UZ making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the S2800HD grades vs the SP-590 UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD & Olympus SP-590 UZ. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm S2800HD Gallery & Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Olympus SP-590 UZ
S2800HD | SP-590 UZ | |||
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Introduced | February 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 14 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the FujiFilm S2800HD
SP-590 UZ | S2800HD | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Olympus SP-590 UZ
S2800HD | SP-590 UZ | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2800HD offers outer measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Olympus SP-590 UZ has measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).
Check the FujiFilm S2800HD and Olympus SP-590 UZ in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the S2800HD versus the SP-590 UZ.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2800HD and SP-590 UZ is 75 and 72 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The picture below might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2800HD and SP-590 UZ.
All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the FujiFilm S2800HD to render more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer S2800HD is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD | Olympus SP-590 UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD | Olympus SP-590 UZ |
Also called as | FinePix S2900HD | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-02-02 | 2009-01-07 |
Body design | 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 | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 99% | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 15s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | 8.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 437g (0.96 lbs) | 413g (0.91 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 74 x 82mm (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 score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $260 | $249 |