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FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Olympus SP-590 UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Key Specs

FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S3250
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
  • Launched January 2009
  • Newer Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the FujiFilm S3200 and Olympus SP-590 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the S3200 (14MP) and the SP-590 UZ (12MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S3200 was manufactured 2 years after the SP-590 UZ which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S3200 matches up vs the SP-590 UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 S3200 SP-590 UZ 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 25 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the FujiFilm S3200

 SP-590 UZ S3200 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Olympus SP-590 UZ

 S3200 SP-590 UZ 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S3200 features outside dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Olympus SP-590 UZ has sizing of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm S3200 and Olympus SP-590 UZ in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the S3200 compared to the SP-590 UZ.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3200 and SP-590 UZ is 67 and 72 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S3200 and SP-590 UZ.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the FujiFilm S3200 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger S3200 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S3200
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
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good resolution (14 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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you can focus manually
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Street photography factors
Olympus SP-590 UZ Street photography factors
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (540 grams)
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography highlights
Olympus SP-590 UZ Sports photography highlights
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great zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Travel photography camera
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good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (576mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (540g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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environment sealing
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Landscape photography advice
Olympus SP-590 UZ Landscape photography advice
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decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Vlogging advice
Olympus SP-590 UZ Vlogging advice
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decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (540g)
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decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic port
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Olympus SP-590 UZ
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Olympus SP-590 UZ
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Olympus SP-590 UZ
Also Known as FinePix S3250 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 8.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 gr (1.19 lbs) 413 gr (0.91 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 300 shots -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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