Olympus E-520 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ
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Olympus E-520 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 552g - 136 x 92 x 68mm
- Introduced August 2008
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-510
(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
- Revealed January 2009
- New Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
Olympus E-520 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Overview
In this write-up, we will be matching up the Olympus E-520 and Olympus SP-590 UZ, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-520 (10MP) and the SP-590 UZ (12MP) is pretty similar but the E-520 (Four Thirds) and SP-590 UZ (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe E-520 was revealed 4 months before the SP-590 UZ so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-520 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the E-520 grades vs the SP-590 UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-520 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-520 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ
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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Olympus E-520
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Common features in the Olympus E-520 and Olympus SP-590 UZ
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Revealed | August 2008 | January 2009 | Similar generation | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Olympus E-520 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-520 comes with outside measurements of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) and 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-520 and Olympus SP-590 UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the E-520 vs the SP-590 UZ.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-520 and SP-590 UZ is 68 and 72 respectively.
Olympus E-520 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-520 and SP-590 UZ.
Clearly, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-520 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Olympus SP-590 UZ will offer you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively.
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Olympus E-520 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Specifications
Olympus E-520 | Olympus SP-590 UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus E-520 | Olympus SP-590 UZ |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2008-08-20 | 2009-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
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 | ||
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 |
Total lenses | 45 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 15s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 8.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 640x480 |
Video data 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 552 gr (1.22 pounds) | 413 gr (0.91 pounds) |
Dimensions | 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 55 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 548 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 650 photographs | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
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 | One | One |
Launch pricing | $400 | $249 |