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Fujifilm HS50 EXR 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 HS50 EXR 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 HS50 EXR vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Key Specs

Fujifilm HS50 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 808g - 135 x 101 x 146mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm HS35EXR
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
  • Announced January 2009
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Overview

Here, we are comparing the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Olympus SP-590 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and SP-590 UZ (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was brought out 4 years after the SP-590 UZ which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR matches up vs the SP-590 UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR SP-590 UZ 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2009More modern by 49 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)
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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 SP-590 UZ Fujifilm HS50 EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Olympus SP-590 UZ

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR SP-590 UZ 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR comes with exterior measurements of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) while the Olympus SP-590 UZ has specifications of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Olympus SP-590 UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR against the SP-590 UZ.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SP-590 UZ size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and SP-590 UZ is 54 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SP-590 UZ top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The pic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and SP-590 UZ.

Plainly, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR will provide extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm HS50 EXR is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SP-590 UZ sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2")
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you can focus manually
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Street photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
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screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2")
heavier than competition in class (808 grams)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Sports photography features
Olympus SP-590 UZ Sports photography features
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great zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
great battery power (500 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
sensor is small (1/2")
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amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
max fps low (6.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Travel photography highlights
Olympus SP-590 UZ Travel photography highlights
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great battery power (500 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (1000mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (808 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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weather proofing
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SP-590 UZ Landscape photography highlights
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you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (500 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2")
missing Time Lapse recording
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you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Vlogging details
Olympus SP-590 UZ Vlogging details
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pretty wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic support
slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (808 grams)
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pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Olympus SP-590 UZ
 Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXROlympus SP-590 UZ
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR Olympus SP-590 UZ
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2009-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 8.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 808 grams (1.78 lb) 413 grams (0.91 lb)
Physical dimensions 135 x 101 x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") 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 500 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $500 $249