Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus SP-590 UZ

Here is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Olympus SP-590 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and SP-590 UZ (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was revealed 2 years later than the SP-590 UZ and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm F550 EXR being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR grades vs the SP-590 UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR & Olympus SP-590 UZ. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery & Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F550 EXR has exterior measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Olympus SP-590 UZ has proportions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs the SP-590 UZ.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and SP-590 UZ is 91 and 72 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and SP-590 UZ.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F550 EXR having a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will give more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm F550 EXR provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.