Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
72 Imaging
35 Features
38 Overall
36
![Olympus SP-590 UZ front Olympus SP-590 UZ front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-SP-590-UZ/Olympus-SP-590-UZ-front.jpg)
![Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-SZ-31MR-iHS/Olympus-SZ-31MR-iHS-front.jpg)
89 Imaging
39 Features
47 Overall
42
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Key Specs
(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
- Replacement is Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Introduced February 2012
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/tiktok-218x150.jpg)
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Overview
Here is a in depth assessment of the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both offered by Olympus. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/snapchat-218x150.jpg)
The SP-590 UZ was launched 4 years earlier than the SZ-31MR iHS and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera.
Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SP-590 UZ matches up against the SZ-31MR iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/iphone-optical-stabilization-218x150.jpg)
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-590 UZ & Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery & Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
SP-590 UZ | SZ-31MR iHS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Olympus SP-590 UZ
SZ-31MR iHS | SP-590 UZ | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Introduced | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 37 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
SP-590 UZ | SZ-31MR iHS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-590 UZ offers exterior dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-590 UZ compared to the SZ-31MR iHS.
![Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS size comparison Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SP-590-UZ-vs-Olympus-SZ-31MR-iHS-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-590 UZ and SZ-31MR iHS is 72 and 89 respectively.
![Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS top view buttons comparison Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SP-590-UZ-vs-Olympus-SZ-31MR-iHS-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The graphic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-590 UZ and SZ-31MR iHS.
All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to give more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older SP-590 UZ is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS sensor size comparison Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-SP-590-UZ-vs-Olympus-SZ-31MR-iHS-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SP-590-UZ-vs-Olympus-SZ-31MR-iHS-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Approach-to-AI-Generated-Content-218x150.jpg)
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ai-licence-218x150.jpg)
Street Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/No-Surprise-Pentax-17-Pre-Orders-218x150.jpg)
Sports Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/samsung-evo-microsd-cards-featur-218x150.jpg)
Travel Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/maxresdefault-218x150.jpg)
Landscape Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/LP3_cut_13f_0212-218x150.jpg)
Vlogging Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/photography-glossary-218x150.jpg)
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Specifications
Olympus SP-590 UZ | Olympus SZ-31MR iHS | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus SP-590 UZ | Olympus SZ-31MR iHS |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-01-07 | 2012-02-08 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Dual TruePic V |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1700 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.00 m | 9.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 413g (0.91 lbs) | 226g (0.50 lbs) |
Dimensions | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") |
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 | - | 200 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $249 | $0 |