Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus VH-410
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus VH-410 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2009
- Updated by Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
- Released August 2012
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus VH-410 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus VH-410, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and VH-410 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SP-590 UZ was introduced 4 years before the VH-410 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus VH-410 being a Compact camera.
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SP-590 UZ grades against the VH-410 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus VH-410 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Olympus VH-410. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery and Olympus VH-410 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Olympus VH-410
SP-590 UZ | VH-410 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ
VH-410 | SP-590 UZ | |||
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Released | August 2012 | January 2009 | Newer by 44 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Olympus VH-410
SP-590 UZ | VH-410 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus VH-410 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SP-590 UZ enjoys outside measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Olympus VH-410 has specifications of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check out the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus VH-410 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SP-590 UZ versus the VH-410.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-590 UZ and VH-410 is 72 and 95 respectively.
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus VH-410 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The picture below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-590 UZ and VH-410.
As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus VH-410 to render extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged SP-590 UZ will be behind in sensor technology.
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus VH-410 Specifications
Olympus SP-590 UZ | Olympus VH-410 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus SP-590 UZ | Olympus VH-410 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-01-07 | 2012-08-21 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.00 m | 4.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 413 gr (0.91 lbs) | 152 gr (0.34 lbs) |
Dimensions | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | ||
Battery ID | - | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $249 | $186 |