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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus SP-590 UZ front
 
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Key Specs

Olympus SP-590 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
Olympus TG-830 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview

Here, we are looking at the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus TG-830 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both are offered by Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and TG-830 iHS (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-590 UZ was revealed 5 years prior to the TG-830 iHS and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the SP-590 UZ scores against the TG-830 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 SP-590 UZ TG-830 iHS 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 TG-830 iHS SP-590 UZ 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2009More recent by 48 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Olympus TG-830 iHS

 SP-590 UZ TG-830 iHS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SP-590 UZ provides physical dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Olympus TG-830 iHS has specifications of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus TG-830 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the SP-590 UZ and the TG-830 iHS.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus TG-830 iHS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-590 UZ and TG-830 iHS is 72 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus TG-830 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-590 UZ and TG-830 iHS.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-830 iHS to give more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older SP-590 UZ is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus TG-830 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
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you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
35
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
Street photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
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image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Sports photography features
Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography features
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incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography factors
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weather proof
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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weather sealing
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography features
45
you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Vlogging highlights
Olympus TG-830 iHS Vlogging highlights
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rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Olympus TG-830 iHS
 Olympus SP-590 UZOlympus TG-830 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SP-590 UZ Olympus TG-830 iHS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2009-01-07 2013-01-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 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 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413 grams (0.91 lb) 214 grams (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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
Battery life - 300 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $249 $0