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Fujifilm S1500 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ

Portability
82
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
 
Olympus SP-590 UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
38
Overall
36

Fujifilm S1500 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Key Specs

Fujifilm S1500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-396mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 345g - 103 x 73 x 68mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Olympus SP-590 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-600 UZ
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm S1500 versus Olympus SP-590 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and the SP-590 UZ (12MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1500 was launched 2 months after the SP-590 UZ and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm S1500 grades against the SP-590 UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 Fujifilm S1500 SP-590 UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Fujifilm S1500

 SP-590 UZ Fujifilm S1500 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Olympus SP-590 UZ

 Fujifilm S1500 SP-590 UZ 
IntroducedFebruary 2009January 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S1500 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S1500 has got outer dimensions of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") along with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-590 UZ has dimensions 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 S1500 versus Olympus SP-590 UZ in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 against the SP-590 UZ.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1500 and SP-590 UZ is 82 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The picture underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S1500 and SP-590 UZ.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus SP-590 UZ to show greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1500 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Portrait photography details
Olympus SP-590 UZ Portrait photography details
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lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
37
has manual focus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Street photography info
Olympus SP-590 UZ Street photography info
51
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Sports photography features
Olympus SP-590 UZ Sports photography features
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
38
excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
slow frames per second (6.0 fps)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S1500
Travel photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
50
built-in flash
very long reach (396mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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environment proofing
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
low resolution (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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has manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S1500
Vlogging with Olympus SP-590 UZ
23
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
24
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1500 and Olympus SP-590 UZ
 Fujifilm FinePix S1500Olympus SP-590 UZ
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Olympus SP-590 UZ
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-17 2009-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-396mm (12.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.70 m (Auto ISO) 8.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 345g (0.76 lb) 413g (0.91 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") 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 ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $200 $249