Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ
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![Fujifilm X-S1 front Fujifilm X-S1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-X-S1/Fujifilm-X-S1-front.jpg)
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
- Revealed November 2011
(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
- Announced January 2009
- Renewed by Olympus SP-600 UZ
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and the SP-590 UZ (12MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and SP-590 UZ (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.
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The Fujifilm X-S1 was revealed 2 years later than the SP-590 UZ and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X-S1 scores versus the SP-590 UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-S1 and Olympus SP-590 UZ. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery and Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ
Fujifilm X-S1 | SP-590 UZ | |||
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Announced | November 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 36 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Fujifilm X-S1
SP-590 UZ | Fujifilm X-S1 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-S1 and Olympus SP-590 UZ
Fujifilm X-S1 | SP-590 UZ | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-S1 comes with outside dimensions of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") accompanied by a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) while the Olympus SP-590 UZ has sizing of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).
See the Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 compared to the SP-590 UZ.
![Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ size comparison Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X-S1-vs-Olympus-SP-590-UZ-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-S1 and SP-590 UZ is 52 and 72 respectively.
![Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ top view buttons comparison Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X-S1-vs-Olympus-SP-590-UZ-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The visual here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-S1 and SP-590 UZ.
As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-S1 includes the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF easier. The younger Fujifilm X-S1 should have an edge in sensor tech.
![Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ sensor size comparison Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-X-S1-vs-Olympus-SP-590-UZ-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X-S1-vs-Olympus-SP-590-UZ-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Specifications
Fujifilm X-S1 | Olympus SP-590 UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model | Fujifilm X-S1 | Olympus SP-590 UZ |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2011-11-24 | 2009-01-07 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | EXR | - |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 2/3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 8.8 x 6.6mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 58.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-624mm (26.0x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 4.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 15 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 8.00 m | 8.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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 | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | 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 | 920 grams (2.03 lb) | 413 grams (0.91 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 49 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 216 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-95 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $399 | $249 |