Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

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").

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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.

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.

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.

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.