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Fujifilm S4800 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front
 
Olympus SP-590 UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
38
Overall
36

Fujifilm S4800 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Key Specs

Fujifilm S4800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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
  • New Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Overview

Lets look closer at the Fujifilm S4800 and Olympus SP-590 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and SP-590 UZ (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4800 was manufactured 4 years after the SP-590 UZ which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm S4800 grades vs the SP-590 UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 Fujifilm S4800 SP-590 UZ 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2009Newer by 50 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Fujifilm S4800

 SP-590 UZ Fujifilm S4800 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm S4800 and Olympus SP-590 UZ

 Fujifilm S4800 SP-590 UZ 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S4800 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S4800 enjoys physical measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Olympus SP-590 UZ has sizing of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 versus the SP-590 UZ.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4800 and SP-590 UZ is 66 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S4800 and SP-590 UZ.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Fujifilm S4800 to show extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S4800 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4800 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Portrait photography information
Olympus SP-590 UZ Portrait photography information
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good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
manual focus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Street photography info
Olympus SP-590 UZ Street photography info
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition (518g)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S4800
Sports photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
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incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S4800
Travel photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (518 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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environment proof
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S4800
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
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relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Vlogging features
Olympus SP-590 UZ Vlogging features
24
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competition (518 grams)
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4800 and Olympus SP-590 UZ
 Fujifilm FinePix S4800Olympus SP-590 UZ
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4800 Olympus SP-590 UZ
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-30 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 518 grams (1.14 lb) 413 grams (0.91 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 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
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $229 $249