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Fujifilm S8100fd 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 S8100fd front
 
Olympus SP-590 UZ front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Launched January 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
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Updated by Olympus SP-600 UZ
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Olympus SP-590 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and the SP-590 UZ (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was announced around the same time to the SP-590 UZ which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8100fd being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8100fd grades against the SP-590 UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 Fujifilm S8100fd SP-590 UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 SP-590 UZ Fujifilm S8100fd 
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Olympus SP-590 UZ

 Fujifilm S8100fd SP-590 UZ 
RevealedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar generation
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8100fd provides outside dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Olympus SP-590 UZ has specifications of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Olympus SP-590 UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd vs the SP-590 UZ.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus SP-590 UZ size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8100fd and SP-590 UZ is 75 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus SP-590 UZ top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The visual underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8100fd and SP-590 UZ.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Olympus SP-590 UZ to resolve greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus SP-590 UZ sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography information
Olympus SP-590 UZ Portrait photography information
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focusing manually
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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focusing manually
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography info
Olympus SP-590 UZ Sports photography info
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incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography features
Olympus SP-590 UZ Travel photography features
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built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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weather proofing
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
long zoom (676mm)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
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focusing manually
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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focusing manually
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging features
Olympus SP-590 UZ Vlogging features
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decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Olympus SP-590 UZ
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdOlympus SP-590 UZ
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Olympus SP-590 UZ
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-15 2009-01-07
Body design Compact 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 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 file format - 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405 gr (0.89 pounds) 413 gr (0.91 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 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 model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $300 $249