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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SH-2

Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
38
Overall
36
Olympus SP-590 UZ front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SH-2 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
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Updated by Olympus SP-600 UZ
Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Released March 2015
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SH-1
  • Renewed by Olympus SH-3
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SH-2 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SH-2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are created by Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and SH-2 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-590 UZ was released 7 years earlier than the SH-2 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SP-590 UZ scores versus the SH-2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Olympus SH-2

 SP-590 UZ SH-2 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 SH-2 SP-590 UZ 
ReleasedMarch 2015January 2009More recent by 75 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Olympus SH-2

 SP-590 UZ SH-2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SH-2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SP-590 UZ provides outer measurements 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 SH-2 has specifications of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SH-2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SP-590 UZ versus the SH-2.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SH-2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-590 UZ and SH-2 is 72 and 88 respectively.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SH-2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SH-2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-590 UZ and SH-2.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus SH-2 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older SP-590 UZ will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SH-2 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Portrait photography details
Olympus SH-2 Portrait photography details
37
focusing manually
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
44
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW files
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Street photography details
Olympus SH-2 Street photography details
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
70
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
has touch focus
lighter than competition (271g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SH-2 as a Sports photography camera
38
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
51
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery life (380 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SH-2 as a Travel photography camera
58
weather proof
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
74
good battery life (380 CIPA)
lighter than competition (271 grams)
has touch focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Landscape photography information
Olympus SH-2 Landscape photography information
46
focusing manually
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
55
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (380 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Vlogging details
Olympus SH-2 Vlogging details
24
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
35
really wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (271g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SH-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Olympus SH-2
 Olympus SP-590 UZOlympus Stylus SH-2
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SP-590 UZ Olympus Stylus SH-2
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-07 2015-03-11
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VII
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per second 11.5 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.00 m 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
Hot shoe
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413g (0.91 pounds) 271g (0.60 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 380 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-92B
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $249 $399