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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus 6010

Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
38
Overall
36
Olympus SP-590 UZ front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus 6010 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
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
Olympus 6010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 6010
Photography Glossary

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus 6010 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Olympus 6010, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof and both are designed by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the 6010 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-590 UZ was launched 6 months before the 6010 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SP-590 UZ grades versus the 6010 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Olympus 6010

 SP-590 UZ 6010 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 6010 SP-590 UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Olympus 6010

 SP-590 UZ 6010 
RevealedJanuary 2009July 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus 6010 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-590 UZ provides outer measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Olympus 6010 has proportions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-590 UZ against the 6010.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus 6010 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-590 UZ and 6010 is 72 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus 6010 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus 6010 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The pic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-590 UZ and 6010.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of images though you would want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus 6010 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus 6010 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus 6010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Portrait photography highlights
Olympus 6010 Portrait photography highlights
37
you can focus manually
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Street photography camera
Olympus 6010 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 6010 as a Sports photography camera
38
excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
max fps very slow (6.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 6010 as a Travel photography camera
58
environment sealing
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
long zoom (676mm)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
environment proofing
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Landscape photography features
Olympus 6010 Landscape photography features
46
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
35
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Vlogging details
Olympus 6010 Vlogging details
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic port
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus 6010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Olympus 6010
 Olympus SP-590 UZOlympus Stylus Tough 6010
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SP-590 UZ Olympus Stylus Tough 6010
Also referred to as - mju Tough 6010
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2009-01-07 2009-07-17
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type 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 range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 1/4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413g (0.91 pounds) 179g (0.39 pounds)
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 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 model - LI-50C
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $249 $0