Clicky

Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
 
Olympus SP-590 UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Key Specs

Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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
  • Announced January 2009
  • Successor is Olympus SP-600 UZ
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the SP-590 UZ (12MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

The Fujifilm S4200 was brought out 3 years after the SP-590 UZ which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm S4200 grades vs the SP-590 UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 Fujifilm S4200 SP-590 UZ 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2009More modern by 37 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Fujifilm S4200

 SP-590 UZ Fujifilm S4200 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Olympus SP-590 UZ

 Fujifilm S4200 SP-590 UZ 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S4200 enjoys external dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) while the Olympus SP-590 UZ has measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 and the SP-590 UZ.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4200 and SP-590 UZ is 67 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The picture here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S4200 and SP-590 UZ.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm S4200 to provide more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S4200 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Portrait photography features
Olympus SP-590 UZ Portrait photography features
35
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
36
manual focus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Street photography factors
Olympus SP-590 UZ Street photography factors
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (543g)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Sports photography factors
Olympus SP-590 UZ Sports photography factors
47
amazing zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
features tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
38
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
slow frames per second (6.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S4200
Travel photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
54
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (576mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (543 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
58
environment sealing
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
long zoom (676mm)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S4200
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
41
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
45
manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S4200
Vlogging with Olympus SP-590 UZ
24
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (543 grams)
24
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic support
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4200 and Olympus SP-590 UZ
 Fujifilm FinePix S4200Olympus SP-590 UZ
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4200 Olympus SP-590 UZ
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2009-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 8.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 543 gr (1.20 lbs) 413 gr (0.91 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos -
Battery style AA -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $200 $249