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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SP-610UZ

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Features
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Olympus SP-590 UZ front
 
Olympus SP-610UZ front
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Imaging
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SP-610UZ Key Specs

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
  • Announced January 2009
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Successor is Olympus SP-620 UZ
Photography Glossary

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SP-610UZ Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Olympus SP-590 UZ versus Olympus SP-610UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are sold by Olympus. The resolution of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-590 UZ was announced 24 months prior to the SP-610UZ making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SP-590 UZ scores against the SP-610UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 SP-590 UZ SP-610UZ 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 SP-610UZ SP-590 UZ 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 24 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Olympus SP-610UZ

 SP-590 UZ SP-610UZ 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SP-610UZ Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SP-590 UZ has physical measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-610UZ has specifications of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-590 UZ versus Olympus SP-610UZ in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-590 UZ vs the SP-610UZ.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SP-610UZ size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-590 UZ and SP-610UZ is 72 and 79 respectively.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SP-610UZ top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SP-610UZ Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-590 UZ and SP-610UZ.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus SP-610UZ to render more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older SP-590 UZ will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SP-610UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-610UZ as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
28
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Street photography information
Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography information
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image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-610UZ as a Sports photography camera
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long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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incredible zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Travel photography information
Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography information
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weather proofing
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (616mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Landscape photography advice
Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography advice
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manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Vlogging advice
Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging advice
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decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic port
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pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Olympus SP-610UZ
 Olympus SP-590 UZOlympus SP-610UZ
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SP-590 UZ Olympus SP-610UZ
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-07 2011-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 28-616mm (22.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.3-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 413 grams (0.91 pounds) 405 grams (0.89 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9")
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
Battery life - 340 shots
Battery format - AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $249 $299