Fujifilm S8600 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm S8600 and Olympus SP-590 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and SP-590 UZ (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8600 was introduced 5 years later than the SP-590 UZ and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm S8600 scores versus the SP-590 UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8600 and Olympus SP-590 UZ. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8600 Gallery and Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8600 offers exterior dimensions of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") along with a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) while the Olympus SP-590 UZ has measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S8600 and Olympus SP-590 UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 vs the SP-590 UZ.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8600 and SP-590 UZ is 76 and 72 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The visual here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8600 and SP-590 UZ.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm S8600 to deliver greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S8600 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.