Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SP-800 UZ
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2009
- Successor is Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost to 1000)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
- Revealed February 2010
- Refreshed by Olympus SP-810 UZ

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Olympus SP-590 UZ versus Olympus SP-800 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both created by Olympus. The resolution of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SP-590 UZ was introduced 13 months before the SP-800 UZ making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SP-590 UZ matches up versus the SP-800 UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Olympus SP-800 UZ. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery and Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Olympus SP-800 UZ
SP-590 UZ | SP-800 UZ | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Olympus SP-590 UZ
SP-800 UZ | SP-590 UZ | |||
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Revealed | February 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 13 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Olympus SP-800 UZ
SP-590 UZ | SP-800 UZ | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-590 UZ has got outer dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Olympus SP-800 UZ has dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus SP-590 UZ versus Olympus SP-800 UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-590 UZ versus the SP-800 UZ.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SP-590 UZ and SP-800 UZ is 72 and 69 respectively.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The visual underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-590 UZ and SP-800 UZ.
Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-800 UZ to give you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older SP-590 UZ is going to be behind in sensor technology.

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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Specifications
Olympus SP-590 UZ | Olympus SP-800 UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus SP-590 UZ | Olympus SP-800 UZ |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-01-07 | 2010-02-02 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 1000 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 143 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 28-840mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 12s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 8.00 m | 3.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone 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 | 413 grams (0.91 lb) | 455 grams (1.00 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | ||
Battery model | - | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $249 | $270 |