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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
72 Imaging
34 Features
38 Overall
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Olympus SP-590 UZ front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69 Imaging
38 Features
29 Overall
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SP-820UZ 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
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-600 UZ
Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Updated by Olympus SP-820UZ
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are created by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-590 UZ was launched 4 years earlier than the SP-820UZ and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the SP-590 UZ scores versus the SP-820UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Olympus SP-820UZ

		

		

			
 SP-590 UZ SP-820UZ 
Manually focus  More exact focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

		

		

			
 SP-820UZ SP-590 UZ 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2009Fresher by 44 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Olympus SP-820UZ

		

		

			
 SP-590 UZ SP-820UZ 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen  Absent Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to consider 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") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-820UZ has sizing of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).
See the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SP-820UZ in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-590 UZ and the SP-820UZ.
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SP-590 UZ and SP-820UZ is 72 and 69 respectively.
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The graphic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-590 UZ and SP-820UZ.
To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus SP-820UZ to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older SP-590 UZ is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
	
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus SP-590 UZ Portrait photography advice
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography advice
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 you can focus manually
 saves RAW files
 cannot use external flash
 resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
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 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 features face detection focusing
 no manual focus
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus SP-590 UZ Street photography details
Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography details
59
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 environment proofing
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
37
 no moving screen
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 more heavy than competition in class (485g)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
Sports photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
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 amazing zoom range (26-676mm  26.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proofing
 painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
 resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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 incredible zoom range (22-896mm  40.7 x zoom)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SP-590 UZ Travel photography information
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography information
58
 environment proofing
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (26mm)
 very long zoom (676mm)
 resolution not great (12MP)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (22mm)
 long reach (896mm)
 no Timelapse function
 more heavy than competition in class (485g)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SP-590 UZ Landscape photography details
Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography details
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 you can focus manually
 relatively wide (26mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 environment proofing
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
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 rather wide (22mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 no manual exposure
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Vlogging camera
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 relatively wide (26mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
 no external mic socket
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 rather wide (22mm)
 features face detection focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 no external microphone support
 more heavy than competition in class (485 grams)
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Olympus SP-590 UZOlympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SP-590 UZ Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-07 2012-08-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 22-896mm (40.7x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 8.00 m 15.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, 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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 413g (0.91 pounds) 485g (1.07 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7")
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
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $249 $299