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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Olympus SP-590 UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Released October 2019
Olympus SP-590 UZ
(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 Z50 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Nikon Z50 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and SP-590 UZ (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The Z50 was revealed 10 years later than the SP-590 UZ and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Z50 scores against the SP-590 UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 Z50 SP-590 UZ 
LaunchedOctober 2019January 2009More recent by 131 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Nikon Z50

 SP-590 UZ Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Olympus SP-590 UZ

 Z50 SP-590 UZ 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon Z50 features external dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-590 UZ has specifications of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon Z50 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Z50 against the SP-590 UZ.

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and SP-590 UZ is 74 and 72 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The visual below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z50 and SP-590 UZ.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z50 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon Z50 will show more detail because of its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer Z50 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
80
you can focus manually
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
36
you can focus manually
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Street photography camera
73
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
environment proof
great high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
heavier than others (397 grams)
59
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 Sports photography information
Olympus SP-590 UZ Sports photography information
75
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
38
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
max fps very slow (6.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Travel photography camera
77
environment proof
supports bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
good megapixels (21MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than others (397g)
58
environment proof
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
good megapixels (21MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment proof
no image stabilization
45
you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z50
Vlogging with Olympus SP-590 UZ
71
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic support
no image stabilization
heavier than others (397g)
24
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Olympus SP-590 UZ
 Nikon Z50Olympus SP-590 UZ
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Z50 Olympus SP-590 UZ
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2019-10-10 2009-01-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 5568 x 3712 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 51200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 209 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-676mm (26.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 8.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 397 grams (0.88 lb) 413 grams (0.91 lb)
Dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 320 photos -
Battery type Built-in -
Battery ID EN-EL25 -
Self timer Yes Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $857 $249