Fujifilm S4800 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S4800 & Olympus SP-590 UZ. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S4800 Gallery & Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ
Fujifilm S4800 | SP-590 UZ | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 50 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Fujifilm S4800
SP-590 UZ | Fujifilm S4800 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Common features in the Fujifilm S4800 and Olympus SP-590 UZ
Fujifilm S4800 | SP-590 UZ | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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).
Check out the Fujifilm S4800 and Olympus SP-590 UZ in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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.

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Fujifilm S4800 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S4800 | Olympus SP-590 UZ | |
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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 |