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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ

Portability
86
Imaging
68
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-A3 front
 
Olympus SP-590 UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
38
Overall
36

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Revealed August 2016
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-A2
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-A5
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
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Fujifilm X-A3 versus Olympus SP-590 UZ, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A3 (APS-C) and SP-590 UZ (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-A3 was unveiled 7 years after the SP-590 UZ which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-A3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X-A3 matches up versus the SP-590 UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 Fujifilm X-A3 SP-590 UZ 
RevealedAugust 2016January 2009More modern by 93 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Fujifilm X-A3

 SP-590 UZ Fujifilm X-A3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Olympus SP-590 UZ

 Fujifilm X-A3 SP-590 UZ 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A3 has got physical measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Olympus SP-590 UZ has proportions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 against the SP-590 UZ.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A3 and SP-590 UZ is 86 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A3 and SP-590 UZ.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-A3 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-A3 will produce more detail having an extra 12MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-A3 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Portrait photography features
Olympus SP-590 UZ Portrait photography features
80
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW files
37
focusing manually
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Street photography camera
80
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
offers focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
60
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Sports photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
65
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery (410 shots)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
38
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
slow frames per second (6.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Travel photography info
Olympus SP-590 UZ Travel photography info
88
good battery (410 CIPA)
offers focus by touch
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
58
weather sealing
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Landscape photography info
Olympus SP-590 UZ Landscape photography info
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (410 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
46
focusing manually
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Vlogging factors
Olympus SP-590 UZ Vlogging factors
74
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone port
24
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A3 and Olympus SP-590 UZ
 Fujifilm X-A3Olympus SP-590 UZ
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-A3 Olympus SP-590 UZ
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2016-08-25 2009-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 200 64
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 77 -
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range - 1cm
Total lenses 54 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 8.00 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 339 gr (0.75 lbs) 413 gr (0.91 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 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 410 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $480 $249