Olympus E-620 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ
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Olympus E-620 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 500g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
- Introduced July 2009
(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
- Revealed January 2009
- Replacement is Olympus SP-600 UZ
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Below, we are reviewing the Olympus E-620 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-620 (12MP) and the SP-590 UZ (12MP) is very close but the E-620 (Four Thirds) and SP-590 UZ (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe E-620 was introduced 6 months later than the SP-590 UZ and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the E-620 scores versus the SP-590 UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Photography Glossary Olympus E-620 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-620 and Olympus SP-590 UZ. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-620 Gallery and Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-620 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ
| E-620 | SP-590 UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Olympus E-620
| SP-590 UZ | E-620 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus E-620 and Olympus SP-590 UZ
| E-620 | SP-590 UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2009 |  | January 2009 | Same generation |
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Display dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Identical display measurement |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Touch friendly display |  | No Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-620 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-620 comes with physical dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-590 UZ has dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-620 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the E-620 vs the SP-590 UZ.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-620 and SP-590 UZ is 71 and 72 respectively.
Olympus E-620 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-620 and SP-590 UZ.
Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The E-620 uses the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field easier.
Olympus E-620 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-620 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Specifications
| Olympus E-620 | Olympus SP-590 UZ | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
| Model type | Olympus E-620 | Olympus SP-590 UZ |
| Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2009-07-06 | 2009-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact SLR | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Full resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 7 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
| Highest aperture | - | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
| Total lenses | 45 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | HyperCrystal LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.48x | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 15s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 4.0fps | 6.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 12.00 m | 8.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/180s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | - | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | None | 640x480 |
| Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 500 gr (1.10 lb) | 413 gr (0.91 lb) |
| Dimensions | 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 55 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 21.3 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.3 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 536 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 500 photos | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | BLS-1 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $799 | $249 |
