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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SP-810 UZ

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus SP-590 UZ front
 
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SP-810 UZ 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
  • Released January 2009
  • Successor is Olympus SP-600 UZ
Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-864mm (F2.9-5.7) lens
  • 413g - 106 x 76 x 74mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-800 UZ
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Olympus SP-590 UZ versus Olympus SP-810 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are built by Olympus. The resolution of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the SP-810 UZ (14MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-590 UZ was introduced 3 years earlier than the SP-810 UZ and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SP-590 UZ matches up against the SP-810 UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 SP-590 UZ SP-810 UZ 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 SP-810 UZ SP-590 UZ 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2009More recent by 31 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Olympus SP-810 UZ

 SP-590 UZ SP-810 UZ 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-590 UZ has got exterior measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-810 UZ has sizing of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Check the Olympus SP-590 UZ versus Olympus SP-810 UZ in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-590 UZ compared to the SP-810 UZ.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SP-810 UZ size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-590 UZ and SP-810 UZ is 72 and 78 respectively.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SP-810 UZ top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The visual here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-590 UZ and SP-810 UZ.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus SP-810 UZ to offer you more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older SP-590 UZ is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SP-810 UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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decent sensor resolution (14MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Sports photography camera
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long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
max frames per second low (6.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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incredible zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
offers tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
low frames per second (0.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Travel photography factors
Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography factors
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weather sealing
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (864mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Landscape photography features
Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography features
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manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Olympus SP-810 UZ
 Olympus SP-590 UZOlympus SP-810 UZ
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SP-590 UZ Olympus SP-810 UZ
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-07 2011-07-27
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 24-864mm (36.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.9-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 1/4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 0.7fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 6.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413 gr (0.91 lbs) 413 gr (0.91 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID - Li-50B
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $249 $280