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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus SP-590 UZ

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR front
 
Olympus SP-590 UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
38
Overall
36

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Key Specs

Fujifilm F800EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm F770EXR
  • Updated by Fujifilm F900EXR
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
  • Newer Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Fujifilm F800EXR versus Olympus SP-590 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and SP-590 UZ (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was manufactured 3 years after the SP-590 UZ which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm F800EXR being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm F800EXR scores vs the SP-590 UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 Fujifilm F800EXR SP-590 UZ 
ReleasedJuly 2012January 2009More modern by 44 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Fujifilm F800EXR

 SP-590 UZ Fujifilm F800EXR 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Olympus SP-590 UZ

 Fujifilm F800EXR SP-590 UZ 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F800EXR has got exterior dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Olympus SP-590 UZ has sizing of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm F800EXR versus Olympus SP-590 UZ in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR compared to the SP-590 UZ.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus SP-590 UZ size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F800EXR and SP-590 UZ is 90 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus SP-590 UZ top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The image here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F800EXR and SP-590 UZ.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F800EXR due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm F800EXR will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm F800EXR will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus SP-590 UZ sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm F800EXR
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
44
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2")
37
you can focus manually
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Street photography highlights
Olympus SP-590 UZ Street photography highlights
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (232g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2")
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Sports photography features
Olympus SP-590 UZ Sports photography features
53
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lacks phase detect auto focus
38
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Travel photography advice
Olympus SP-590 UZ Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competitors in class (232g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
environment proof
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Landscape photography features
Olympus SP-590 UZ Landscape photography features
50
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports RAW files
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have Timelapse function
46
you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Vlogging advice
Olympus SP-590 UZ Vlogging advice
34
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (232g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
24
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F800EXR and Olympus SP-590 UZ
 Fujifilm FinePix F800EXROlympus SP-590 UZ
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR Olympus SP-590 UZ
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-07-25 2009-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 8.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 232 gr (0.51 lbs) 413 gr (0.91 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 143 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $330 $249