Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus VG-110

Below is a comprehensive review of the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus VG-110, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the VG-110 (12MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-590 UZ was brought out 3 years earlier than the VG-110 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SP-590 UZ matches up versus the VG-110 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Olympus VG-110. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery and Olympus VG-110 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-590 UZ enjoys exterior dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Olympus VG-110 has measurements of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-590 UZ compared to the VG-110.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SP-590 UZ and VG-110 is 72 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-590 UZ and VG-110.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you should always factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older SP-590 UZ is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.