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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus VH-410

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 VH-410 front
Portability
95
Imaging
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Features
34
Overall
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus VH-410 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
  • Announced January 2009
  • Updated by Olympus SP-600 UZ
Olympus VH-410
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Olympus VH-410

 SP-590 UZ VH-410 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 VH-410 SP-590 UZ 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2009Newer by 44 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Olympus VH-410

 SP-590 UZ VH-410 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus VH-410 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus VH-410 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Portrait photography details
Olympus VH-410 Portrait photography details
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manual focus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Street photography camera
Olympus VH-410 as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers focus by touch
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Sports photography advice
Olympus VH-410 Sports photography advice
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excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VH-410 as a Travel photography camera
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weather proofing
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
long zoom (676mm)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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offers focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Landscape photography highlights
Olympus VH-410 Landscape photography highlights
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manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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reasonably wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-590 UZ
Vlogging with Olympus VH-410
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decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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reasonably wide (26mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus VH-410 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Olympus VH-410
 Olympus SP-590 UZOlympus VH-410
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