Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Released July 2009
- Alternative Name is X-925
(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
- Renewed by Olympus SP-600 UZ
Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus SP-590 UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the SP-590 UZ (12MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe FE-4000 was revealed 7 months after the SP-590 UZ and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-4000 being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FE-4000 scores versus the SP-590 UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus SP-590 UZ. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery and Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ
FE-4000 | SP-590 UZ | |||
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Revealed | July 2009 | January 2009 | Newer by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Olympus FE-4000
SP-590 UZ | FE-4000 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus SP-590 UZ
FE-4000 | SP-590 UZ | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4000 has got outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Olympus SP-590 UZ has specifications of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus SP-590 UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the FE-4000 vs the SP-590 UZ.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4000 and SP-590 UZ is 95 and 72 respectively.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The pic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4000 and SP-590 UZ.
As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of files although you should always factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern FE-4000 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Specifications
Olympus FE-4000 | Olympus SP-590 UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus FE-4000 | Olympus SP-590 UZ |
Also referred to as | X-925 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-07-22 | 2009-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 15 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 6.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 8.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 136 gr (0.30 lb) | 413 gr (0.91 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $130 | $249 |