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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Olympus SP-590 UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Key Specs

Olympus FE-4000
(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
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
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Renewed by Olympus SP-600 UZ
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 FE-4000 SP-590 UZ 
RevealedJuly 2009January 2009Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Olympus FE-4000

 SP-590 UZ FE-4000 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus SP-590 UZ

 FE-4000 SP-590 UZ 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography advice
Olympus SP-590 UZ Portrait photography advice
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
36
manual focus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-4000
Street photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
55
lighter than competition (136g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
59
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography advice
Olympus SP-590 UZ Sports photography advice
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
38
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography features
Olympus SP-590 UZ Travel photography features
62
lighter than competition (136g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
58
weather sealing
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography advice
Olympus SP-590 UZ Landscape photography advice
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
45
manual focus
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging features
Olympus SP-590 UZ Vlogging features
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (136 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone port
24
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus SP-590 UZ
 Olympus FE-4000Olympus SP-590 UZ
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