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Olympus E-400 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ

Portability
77
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38
Olympus E-400 front
 
Olympus SP-590 UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

Olympus E-400 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Key Specs

Olympus E-400
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 435g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Revealed September 2006
  • Replacement is Olympus E-410
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
  • Announced January 2009
  • New Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
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Olympus E-400 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus E-400 and Olympus SP-590 UZ, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-400 (10MP) and the SP-590 UZ (12MP) is relatively close but the E-400 (Four Thirds) and SP-590 UZ (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The E-400 was unveiled 3 years prior to the SP-590 UZ and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-400 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the E-400 matches up versus the SP-590 UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-400 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 E-400 SP-590 UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Olympus E-400

 SP-590 UZ E-400 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009September 2006Fresher by 28 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k215kSharper screen (+15k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-400 and Olympus SP-590 UZ

 E-400 SP-590 UZ 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus E-400 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-400 provides outside dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Olympus SP-590 UZ has proportions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-400 and Olympus SP-590 UZ in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the E-400 compared to the SP-590 UZ.

Olympus E-400 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-400 and SP-590 UZ is 77 and 72 respectively.

Olympus E-400 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-400 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The photograph here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-400 and SP-590 UZ.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-400 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Olympus SP-590 UZ will render greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older E-400 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-400 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus E-400 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-400 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-400 Portrait photography info
Olympus SP-590 UZ Portrait photography info
46
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
36
has manual focus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-400 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Street photography camera
60
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-400 Sports photography highlights
Olympus SP-590 UZ Sports photography highlights
38
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect AF
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
38
excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-400 Travel photography features
Olympus SP-590 UZ Travel photography features
49
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
58
environment proofing
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-400 Landscape photography details
Olympus SP-590 UZ Landscape photography details
45
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
45
has manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-400 Vlogging advice
Olympus SP-590 UZ Vlogging advice
9
lack of video recording
24
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Olympus E-400 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-400 and Olympus SP-590 UZ
 Olympus E-400Olympus SP-590 UZ
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-400 Olympus SP-590 UZ
Type Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2006-09-14 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 3 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-676mm (26.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 215 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (at ISO 100) 8.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 435g (0.96 lbs) 413g (0.91 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $599 $249