Nikon S9700 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ
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Nikon S9700 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S9700 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S9700 and Olympus SP-590 UZ. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S9700 Gallery and Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ
S9700 | SP-590 UZ | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 62 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Nikon S9700
SP-590 UZ | S9700 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the Nikon S9700 and Olympus SP-590 UZ
S9700 | SP-590 UZ | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S9700 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S9700 | Olympus SP-590 UZ | |
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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 |