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Fujifilm S2000HD 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 S2000HD front
 
Olympus SP-590 UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Key Specs

Fujifilm S2000HD
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-414mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 426g - 111 x 79 x 76mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Fujifilm S2000HD and Olympus SP-590 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm S2000HD (10MP) and the SP-590 UZ (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S2000HD was manufactured around the same time to the SP-590 UZ so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm S2000HD grades against the SP-590 UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2000HD over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 Fujifilm S2000HD SP-590 UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Fujifilm S2000HD

 SP-590 UZ Fujifilm S2000HD 

Common features in the Fujifilm S2000HD and Olympus SP-590 UZ

 Fujifilm S2000HD SP-590 UZ 
LaunchedJanuary 2009January 2009Same generation
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S2000HD provides external measurements of 111mm x 79mm x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Olympus SP-590 UZ has proportions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm S2000HD and Olympus SP-590 UZ in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S2000HD compared to the SP-590 UZ.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Olympus SP-590 UZ size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S2000HD and SP-590 UZ is 75 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Olympus SP-590 UZ top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The visual below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S2000HD and SP-590 UZ.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus SP-590 UZ to show greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Olympus SP-590 UZ sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Portrait photography features
Olympus SP-590 UZ Portrait photography features
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focusing manually
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Street photography highlights
Olympus SP-590 UZ Street photography highlights
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fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Sports photography features
Olympus SP-590 UZ Sports photography features
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incredible zoom range (28-414mm 14.8 x zoom)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Travel photography camera
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flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (414mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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weather proof
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S2000HD
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
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focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Vlogging highlights
Olympus SP-590 UZ Vlogging highlights
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pretty wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S2000HD and Olympus SP-590 UZ
 Fujifilm FinePix S2000HDOlympus SP-590 UZ
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD Olympus SP-590 UZ
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-15 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-414mm (14.8x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.80 m 8.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426 gr (0.94 lb) 413 gr (0.91 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 79 x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $280 $249