Nikon B700 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ

Lets look more closely at the Nikon B700 versus Olympus SP-590 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the B700 (20MP) and SP-590 UZ (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The B700 was unveiled 7 years after the SP-590 UZ which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the B700 scores vs the SP-590 UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix B700 and Olympus SP-590 UZ. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon B700 Gallery and Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Nikon B700 provides outside dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-590 UZ has specifications of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Compare the Nikon B700 versus Olympus SP-590 UZ in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the B700 against the SP-590 UZ.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the B700 and SP-590 UZ is 65 and 72 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The picture here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the B700 and SP-590 UZ.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon B700 to show more detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent B700 provides a benefit in sensor technology.