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Fujifilm HS35EXR 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 HS35EXR front
 
Olympus SP-590 UZ front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Older Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Updated by Fujifilm HS50 EXR
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
  • New Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Olympus SP-590 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and SP-590 UZ (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was released 4 years after the SP-590 UZ which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR scores vs the SP-590 UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 Fujifilm HS35EXR SP-590 UZ 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2009More modern by 49 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 SP-590 UZ Fujifilm HS35EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Olympus SP-590 UZ

 Fujifilm HS35EXR SP-590 UZ 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm HS35EXR offers external dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") and a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) while the Olympus SP-590 UZ has sizing of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Olympus SP-590 UZ in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR compared to the SP-590 UZ.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SP-590 UZ size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and SP-590 UZ is 59 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SP-590 UZ top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The image below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and SP-590 UZ.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS35EXR featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm HS35EXR will give greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm HS35EXR should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SP-590 UZ sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Portrait photography features
Olympus SP-590 UZ Portrait photography features
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manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2")
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focusing manually
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Street photography details
Olympus SP-590 UZ Street photography details
55
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2")
heavier than competitors (687 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Sports photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
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amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (600 CIPA)
sensor size is small (1/2")
no phase detect auto focus
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excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
max fps low (6.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Travel photography info
Olympus SP-590 UZ Travel photography info
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better than average battery life (600 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (687g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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weather sealing
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
MP count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Landscape photography factors
Olympus SP-590 UZ Landscape photography factors
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manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (600 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Vlogging with Olympus SP-590 UZ
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reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competitors (687 grams)
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relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Olympus SP-590 UZ
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXROlympus SP-590 UZ
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Olympus SP-590 UZ
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2009-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 8.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 687 grams (1.51 lb) 413 grams (0.91 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 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 600 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $380 $249