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Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SP-590 UZ

Portability
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Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Olympus SP-590 UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Key Specs

Fujifilm S8400W
(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
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
  • Launched January 2009
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-600 UZ
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 Fujifilm S8400W SP-590 UZ 
LaunchedMarch 2013January 2009More recent by 52 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Fujifilm S8400W

 SP-590 UZ Fujifilm S8400W 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Olympus SP-590 UZ

 Fujifilm S8400W SP-590 UZ 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SP-590 UZ size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SP-590 UZ sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Portrait photography factors
Olympus SP-590 UZ Portrait photography factors
39
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
36
manual focus
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Street photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than others in class (670 grams)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Sports photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
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long zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Travel photography advice
Olympus SP-590 UZ Travel photography advice
52
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (1056mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (670 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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environment proof
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Landscape photography information
Olympus SP-590 UZ Landscape photography information
46
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
45
manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8400W
Vlogging with Olympus SP-590 UZ
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quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (670g)
24
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Olympus SP-590 UZ
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WOlympus SP-590 UZ
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