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Nikon S9700 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S9700 front
 
Olympus SP-590 UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
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Nikon S9700 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Key Specs

Nikon S9700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 232g - 110 x 64 x 35mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Previous Model is Nikon S9500
  • Successor is Nikon S9900
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
  • Announced January 2009
  • Successor is Olympus SP-600 UZ
Photography Glossary

Nikon S9700 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Nikon S9700 versus Olympus SP-590 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the S9700 (16MP) and SP-590 UZ (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S9700 was manufactured 5 years after the SP-590 UZ which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S9700 being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S9700 grades versus the SP-590 UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 S9700 SP-590 UZ 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2009Newer by 62 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Nikon S9700

 SP-590 UZ S9700 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Nikon S9700 and Olympus SP-590 UZ

 S9700 SP-590 UZ 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Nikon S9700 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S9700 offers outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-590 UZ has dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S9700 versus Olympus SP-590 UZ in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the S9700 vs the SP-590 UZ.

Nikon S9700 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S9700 and SP-590 UZ is 90 and 72 respectively.

Nikon S9700 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9700 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The pic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S9700 and SP-590 UZ.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S9700 to deliver more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern S9700 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S9700 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon S9700 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9700 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9700 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SP-590 UZ Portrait photography highlights
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decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
36
has manual focus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9700 Street photography info
Olympus SP-590 UZ Street photography info
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (232g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9700 Sports photography information
Olympus SP-590 UZ Sports photography information
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excellent zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
38
excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9700 Travel photography information
Olympus SP-590 UZ Travel photography information
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lighter than average in class (232g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (750mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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weather proof
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9700 Landscape photography features
Olympus SP-590 UZ Landscape photography features
45
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
45
has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S9700
Vlogging with Olympus SP-590 UZ
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pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (232g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
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really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic port
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Nikon S9700 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9700 and Olympus SP-590 UZ
 Nikon Coolpix S9700Olympus SP-590 UZ
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S9700 Olympus SP-590 UZ
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-02-07 2009-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-6.4 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m 8.00 m
Flash options TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/30/25p) 320 x 240 (240p) 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
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 232 grams (0.51 lbs) 413 grams (0.91 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" 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 300 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $350 $249