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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SP-590 UZ

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Olympus SP-590 UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
38
Overall
36

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(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
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
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Refreshed by Olympus SP-600 UZ
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 S2800HD SP-590 UZ 
IntroducedFebruary 2010January 2009Newer by 14 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 SP-590 UZ S2800HD 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Olympus SP-590 UZ

 S2800HD SP-590 UZ 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SP-590 UZ size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography features
Olympus SP-590 UZ Portrait photography features
30
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
37
has manual focus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Street photography information
Olympus SP-590 UZ Street photography information
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography features
Olympus SP-590 UZ Sports photography features
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incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Travel photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
60
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
58
environment proofing
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
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really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
46
has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging factors
Olympus SP-590 UZ Vlogging factors
25
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
24
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic port
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Olympus SP-590 UZ
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDOlympus SP-590 UZ
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
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