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Nikon P90 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix P90 front
 
Olympus SP-590 UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
38
Overall
36

Nikon P90 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Key Specs

Nikon P90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 400g - 114 x 99 x 83mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Superseded the Nikon P80
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
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
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Nikon P90 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Nikon P90 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the P90 (12MP) and the SP-590 UZ (12MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P90 was launched at a similar time to the SP-590 UZ and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the P90 scores versus the SP-590 UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P90 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 P90 SP-590 UZ 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Nikon P90

 SP-590 UZ P90 

Common features in the Nikon P90 and Olympus SP-590 UZ

 P90 SP-590 UZ 
IntroducedFebruary 2009January 2009Similar age
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon P90 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon P90 has got physical dimensions of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") and a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Olympus SP-590 UZ has measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the P90 vs the SP-590 UZ.

Nikon P90 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P90 and SP-590 UZ is 70 and 72 respectively.

Nikon P90 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon P90 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The photograph below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P90 and SP-590 UZ.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photos though you may want to take the age of the products into consideration.

Nikon P90 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon P90 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P90 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P90
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
29
manual focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
focusing manually
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon P90 Street photography factors
Olympus SP-590 UZ Street photography factors
55
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P90 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Sports photography camera
37
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P90 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Travel photography camera
55
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
environment proofing
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P90 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
43
manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
46
focusing manually
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P90 Vlogging details
Olympus SP-590 UZ Vlogging details
24
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone support
24
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Nikon P90 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P90 and Olympus SP-590 UZ
 Nikon Coolpix P90Olympus SP-590 UZ
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix P90 Olympus SP-590 UZ
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-02-03 2009-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 8.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 400g (0.88 lbs) 413g (0.91 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 99 x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID EN-EL5 -
Self timer Yes Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $700 $249