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Fujifilm S9900w vs Olympus SP-590 UZ

Portability
61 Imaging
40 Features
51 Overall
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Fujifilm S9900w front
 
Olympus SP-590 UZ front
Portability
72 Imaging
34 Features
38 Overall
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Key Specs

Fujifilm S9900w
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2015
Olympus SP-590 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Newer Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Fujifilm S9900w versus Olympus SP-590 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and SP-590 UZ (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9900w was launched 6 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 diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm S9900w scores versus the SP-590 UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary 

				

					

						
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

					

					

						
 Fujifilm S9900w SP-590 UZ 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2009More modern by 74 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Fujifilm S9900w

					

					

						
 SP-590 UZ Fujifilm S9900w 
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Fujifilm S9900w and Olympus SP-590 UZ

					

					

						
 Fujifilm S9900w SP-590 UZ 
Manually focus  Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Touch friendly display  Neither provides Touch friendly display
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Fujifilm S9900w vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9900w provides external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-590 UZ has dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm S9900w versus Olympus SP-590 UZ in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w versus the SP-590 UZ.
Fujifilm S9900w vs Olympus SP-590 UZ size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9900w and SP-590 UZ is 61 and 72 respectively.
Fujifilm S9900w vs Olympus SP-590 UZ top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Fujifilm S9900w vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Generally, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The pic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S9900w and SP-590 UZ.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S9900w to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S9900w is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

						Fujifilm S9900w vs Olympus SP-590 UZ sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Fujifilm S9900w vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Fujifilm S9900w vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
 Fujifilm S9900w as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
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 has manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 has face detect focus
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
36
 manual focus
 delivers RAW files
 external flash not possible
 low megapixels (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Fujifilm S9900w
Street photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
41
 image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 heavier than competitors (670 grams)
59
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 environment proof
 no moving screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm S9900w Sports photography factors
Olympus SP-590 UZ Sports photography factors
53
 incredible zoom range (24-1200mm  50.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 has tracking focus
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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 great zoom range (26-676mm  26.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proof
 max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Fujifilm S9900w as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Travel photography camera
60
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 great reach (1200mm)
 heavier than competitors (670 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
58
 environment proof
 flash built-in
 quite wide (26mm)
 long zoom (676mm)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm S9900w Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SP-590 UZ Landscape photography highlights
49
 has manual focus
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
45
 manual focus
 quite wide (26mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 environment proof
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 tiny screen (2.7 inches)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
 Fujifilm S9900w as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Vlogging camera
57
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen is selfie friendly
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
 no mic port
 heavier than competitors (670 grams)
24
 quite wide (26mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
 doesn't have microphone support
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9900w and Olympus SP-590 UZ
 Fujifilm S9900wOlympus SP-590 UZ
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm S9900w Olympus SP-590 UZ
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-01-14 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 8.00 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
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 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 670 grams (1.48 pounds) 413 grams (0.91 pounds)
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 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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
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 Single Single
Cost at release $719 $249