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FujiFilm S4000 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 S4000 front
 
Olympus SP-590 UZ front
Portability
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Imaging
34
Features
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Overall
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix S4050
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
  • Released January 2009
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-600 UZ
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Overview

Here, we are contrasting the FujiFilm S4000 and Olympus SP-590 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the SP-590 UZ (12MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was brought out 2 years later than the SP-590 UZ and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S4000 grades vs the SP-590 UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 S4000 SP-590 UZ 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 25 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the FujiFilm S4000

 SP-590 UZ S4000 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Olympus SP-590 UZ

 S4000 SP-590 UZ 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S4000 enjoys exterior dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Olympus SP-590 UZ has dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the S4000 vs the SP-590 UZ.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S4000 and SP-590 UZ is 67 and 72 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The visual below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S4000 and SP-590 UZ.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the FujiFilm S4000 to deliver extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent S4000 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Portrait photography information
Olympus SP-590 UZ Portrait photography information
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decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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focusing manually
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Street photography information
Olympus SP-590 UZ Street photography information
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others (540g)
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Sports photography advice
Olympus SP-590 UZ Sports photography advice
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amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
low fps (6.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Travel photography information
Olympus SP-590 UZ Travel photography information
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decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (540 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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weather sealing
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SP-590 UZ Landscape photography highlights
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reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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focusing manually
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Vlogging info
Olympus SP-590 UZ Vlogging info
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reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
heavier than others (540 grams)
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really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Olympus SP-590 UZ
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Olympus SP-590 UZ
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Olympus SP-590 UZ
Also Known as FinePix S4050 -
Type 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias 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 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 6.0fps
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 modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 grams (1.19 lb) 413 grams (0.91 lb)
Physical 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 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 life 300 shots -
Battery form 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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