Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SP-590 UZ
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Released March 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
- Launched January 2009
- Replacement is Olympus SP-600 UZ

Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Overview
Let's look closer at the Fujifilm S8400W versus Olympus SP-590 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and SP-590 UZ (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm S8400W was unveiled 4 years later than the SP-590 UZ and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm S8400W scores versus the SP-590 UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8400W & Olympus SP-590 UZ. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8400W Gallery & Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Olympus SP-590 UZ
Fujifilm S8400W | SP-590 UZ | |||
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Launched | March 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 52 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Fujifilm S8400W
SP-590 UZ | Fujifilm S8400W |
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Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Olympus SP-590 UZ
Fujifilm S8400W | SP-590 UZ | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8400W provides outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Olympus SP-590 UZ has specifications of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm S8400W versus Olympus SP-590 UZ in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W and the SP-590 UZ.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8400W and SP-590 UZ is 61 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The visual here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8400W and SP-590 UZ.
All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Fujifilm S8400W to render extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S8400W will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

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Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W | Olympus SP-590 UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S8400W | Olympus SP-590 UZ |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-03-22 | 2009-01-07 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1056mm (44.0x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 201k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 15 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1700 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 8.00 m |
Flash options | 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 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 670 gr (1.48 lbs) | 413 gr (0.91 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") | 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 life | 300 photos | - |
Battery type | AA | - |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | - | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $300 | $249 |