Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2010
(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
- Introduced January 2009
- Refreshed by Olympus SP-600 UZ
Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Overview
Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus SP-590 UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the SP-590 UZ (12MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FE-4030 was brought out 13 months after the SP-590 UZ which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the FE-4030 scores versus the SP-590 UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus SP-590 UZ. The entire galleries are available at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ
FE-4030 | SP-590 UZ | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | January 2009 | More modern by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Olympus FE-4030
SP-590 UZ | FE-4030 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus SP-590 UZ
FE-4030 | SP-590 UZ | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4030 provides outside dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-590 UZ has measurements 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-4030 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 differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the FE-4030 and the SP-590 UZ.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FE-4030 and SP-590 UZ is 95 and 72 respectively.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The image here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4030 and SP-590 UZ.
All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus FE-4030 to show extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger FE-4030 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Specifications
Olympus FE-4030 | Olympus SP-590 UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus FE-4030 | Olympus SP-590 UZ |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-01-07 | 2009-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focus distance | 4cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
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 | - | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m | 8.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 146 grams (0.32 lb) | 413 grams (0.91 lb) |
Dimensions | 93 x 56 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 score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $130 | $249 |