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Fujifilm S9200 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9200 front
 
Olympus SP-590 UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
38
Overall
36

Fujifilm S9200 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Key Specs

Fujifilm S9200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2014
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
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-600 UZ
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Fujifilm S9200 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm S9200 versus Olympus SP-590 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S9200 (16MP) and SP-590 UZ (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9200 was introduced 5 years after the SP-590 UZ which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm S9200 matches up vs the SP-590 UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9200 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 Fujifilm S9200 SP-590 UZ 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2009Newer by 61 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Fujifilm S9200

 SP-590 UZ Fujifilm S9200 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm S9200 and Olympus SP-590 UZ

 Fujifilm S9200 SP-590 UZ 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S9200 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S9200 enjoys exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-590 UZ has proportions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm S9200 versus Olympus SP-590 UZ in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S9200 vs the SP-590 UZ.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9200 and SP-590 UZ is 61 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9200 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The picture here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9200 and SP-590 UZ.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm S9200 to render greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S9200 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9200 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9200 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Portrait photography features
Olympus SP-590 UZ Portrait photography features
37
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
37
focusing manually
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Street photography details
Olympus SP-590 UZ Street photography details
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Sports photography features
Olympus SP-590 UZ Sports photography features
55
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (500 per charge)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Travel photography features
Olympus SP-590 UZ Travel photography features
54
better than average battery pack (500 shots)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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weather proof
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Landscape photography factors
Olympus SP-590 UZ Landscape photography factors
44
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
better than average battery pack (500 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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focusing manually
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Vlogging highlights
Olympus SP-590 UZ Vlogging highlights
26
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
24
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Fujifilm S9200 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9200 and Olympus SP-590 UZ
 Fujifilm FinePix S9200Olympus SP-590 UZ
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix S9200 Olympus SP-590 UZ
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-06 2009-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type 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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 8.00 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670g (1.48 lb) 413g (0.91 lb)
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 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 life 500 photographs -
Battery style AA -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $300 $249