Nikon B500 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ
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Nikon B500 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
- 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
- Launched February 2016
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- 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
- Launched January 2009
- New Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
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Below is a detailed review of the Nikon B500 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the B500 (16MP) and SP-590 UZ (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe B500 was revealed 7 years later than the SP-590 UZ and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the B500 matches up vs the SP-590 UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ
| B500 | SP-590 UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2016 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 87 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Nikon B500
| SP-590 UZ | B500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focus |
Common features in the Nikon B500 and Olympus SP-590 UZ
| B500 | SP-590 UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither includes Touch screen |
Nikon B500 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon B500 features exterior dimensions of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Olympus SP-590 UZ has dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the B500 compared to the SP-590 UZ.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the B500 and SP-590 UZ is 68 and 72 respectively.
Nikon B500 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The visual here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the B500 and SP-590 UZ.
As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon B500 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer B500 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon B500 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix B500 | Olympus SP-590 UZ | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix B500 | Olympus SP-590 UZ |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2016-02-23 | 2009-01-07 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 23-900mm (39.1x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.0-6.5 | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 921 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 1s | 15s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 7.4 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) | 8.00 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 541 gr (1.19 lbs) | 413 gr (0.91 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 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 | 600 photographs | - |
| Battery type | AA | - |
| Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $300 | $249 |