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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus 6000

Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
38
Overall
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Olympus SP-590 UZ front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus 6000 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
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
Olympus 6000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Other Name is mju Tough 6000
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus 6000 Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus 6000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the 6000 (10MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-590 UZ was brought out 5 months before the 6000 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SP-590 UZ grades versus the 6000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Olympus 6000

 SP-590 UZ 6000 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 6000 SP-590 UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Olympus 6000

 SP-590 UZ 6000 
ReleasedJanuary 2009July 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus 6000 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-590 UZ offers outside dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Olympus 6000 has dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus 6000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SP-590 UZ compared to the 6000.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus 6000 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-590 UZ and 6000 is 72 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus 6000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus 6000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-590 UZ and 6000.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-590 UZ to deliver greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus 6000 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus 6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus 6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Portrait photography highlights
Olympus 6000 Portrait photography highlights
37
has manual focus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Street photography highlights
Olympus 6000 Street photography highlights
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 6000 as a Sports photography camera
38
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Travel photography info
Olympus 6000 Travel photography info
58
weather proofing
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
environment proof
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Landscape photography info
Olympus 6000 Landscape photography info
46
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
35
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Vlogging highlights
Olympus 6000 Vlogging highlights
24
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic jack
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus 6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Olympus 6000
 Olympus SP-590 UZOlympus Stylus Tough 6000
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SP-590 UZ Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
Also Known as - mju Tough 6000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-07 2009-07-01
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 50
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 1/4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413g (0.91 lbs) 179g (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $249 $259