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Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Olympus SP-590 UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
38
Overall
36

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 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
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Refreshed by Olympus SP-600 UZ
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Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm T500 versus Olympus SP-590 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and SP-590 UZ (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was revealed 4 years after the SP-590 UZ which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm T500 being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm T500 matches up against the SP-590 UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 Fujifilm T500 SP-590 UZ 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2009Newer by 49 months

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Fujifilm T500

 SP-590 UZ Fujifilm T500 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Olympus SP-590 UZ

 Fujifilm T500 SP-590 UZ 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm T500 enjoys exterior dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-590 UZ has specifications of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm T500 versus Olympus SP-590 UZ in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm T500 and the SP-590 UZ.

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T500 and SP-590 UZ is 95 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The pic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T500 and SP-590 UZ.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm T500 to give extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm T500 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography details
Olympus SP-590 UZ Portrait photography details
35
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
manual focus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography advice
Olympus SP-590 UZ Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Sports photography info
Olympus SP-590 UZ Sports photography info
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
38
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
slow fps (6.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography info
Olympus SP-590 UZ Travel photography info
76
lighter than others in class (136g)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
58
weather proofing
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
long zoom (676mm)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
42
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
46
manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Vlogging details
Olympus SP-590 UZ Vlogging details
35
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
24
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Olympus SP-590 UZ
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Olympus SP-590 UZ
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix T500 Olympus SP-590 UZ
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3440 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 8.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 136 gr (0.30 lb) 413 gr (0.91 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $249