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Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ

Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
 
Olympus SP-590 UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
38
Overall
36

Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Key Specs

Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Released January 2012
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
  • Renewed by Olympus SP-600 UZ
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and the SP-590 UZ (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL240 was manufactured 3 years after the SP-590 UZ which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm SL240 matches up vs the SP-590 UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 Fujifilm SL240 SP-590 UZ 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2009Newer by 37 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Fujifilm SL240

 SP-590 UZ Fujifilm SL240 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Olympus SP-590 UZ

 Fujifilm SL240 SP-590 UZ 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm SL240 features outer measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-590 UZ has measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 compared to the SP-590 UZ.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL240 and SP-590 UZ is 67 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL240 and SP-590 UZ.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Fujifilm SL240 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm SL240 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
38
MP count decent (14MP)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
37
you can focus manually
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Street photography advice
Olympus SP-590 UZ Street photography advice
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition (510g)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Sports photography highlights
Olympus SP-590 UZ Sports photography highlights
47
incredible zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
has tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Travel photography factors
Olympus SP-590 UZ Travel photography factors
54
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (576mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (510g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
58
weather proof
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
MP count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Landscape photography factors
Olympus SP-590 UZ Landscape photography factors
41
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
46
you can focus manually
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Vlogging info
Olympus SP-590 UZ Vlogging info
24
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition (510g)
24
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL240 and Olympus SP-590 UZ
 Fujifilm FinePix SL240Olympus SP-590 UZ
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Olympus SP-590 UZ
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 2009-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m) 8.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 510 grams (1.12 lb) 413 grams (0.91 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 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 life 300 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-85 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $280 $249