Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus SP-590 UZ

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR & Olympus SP-590 UZ. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery & Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.