Nikon S9100 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ
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Nikon S9100 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
- Introduced July 2011
- Refreshed by Nikon S9300
(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
- Launched January 2009
- New Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
Photography Glossary Nikon S9100 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Overview
Below is a comprehensive review of the Nikon S9100 and Olympus SP-590 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S9100 (12MP) and the SP-590 UZ (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe S9100 was brought out 2 years later than the SP-590 UZ and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S9100 being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S9100 scores against the SP-590 UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ
| S9100 | SP-590 UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2011 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 31 months |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Nikon S9100
| SP-590 UZ | S9100 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon S9100 and Olympus SP-590 UZ
| S9100 | SP-590 UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S9100 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9100 has got external dimensions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Olympus SP-590 UZ has measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the S9100 and the SP-590 UZ.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S9100 and SP-590 UZ is 91 and 72 respectively.
Nikon S9100 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S9100 and SP-590 UZ.
All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files however you may want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent S9100 provides an edge in sensor technology.
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Nikon S9100 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S9100 | Olympus SP-590 UZ | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S9100 | Olympus SP-590 UZ |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2011-07-19 | 2009-01-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Expeed C2 | - |
| 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 | 12MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 160 | 64 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| 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 | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focus range | 4cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 921k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 15 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 8.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (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 file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 214g (0.47 lbs) | 413g (0.91 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 270 photos | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | EN-EL12 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $329 | $249 |