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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
72
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
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Olympus SP-590 UZ front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus VR-330 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
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
Olympus VR-330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced February 2011
  • Previous Model is Olympus VR-320
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus VR-330, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are created by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-590 UZ was launched 3 years prior to the VR-330 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SP-590 UZ matches up versus the VR-330 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Olympus VR-330

 SP-590 UZ VR-330 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 VR-330 SP-590 UZ 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011January 2009Newer by 25 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Olympus VR-330

 SP-590 UZ VR-330 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-590 UZ has got exterior dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Olympus VR-330 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus VR-330 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SP-590 UZ and the VR-330.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SP-590 UZ and VR-330 is 72 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-590 UZ and VR-330.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus VR-330 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SP-590 UZ is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Portrait photography details
Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography details
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you can focus manually
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
33
good resolution (14MP)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Street photography advice
Olympus VR-330 Street photography advice
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Sports photography information
Olympus VR-330 Sports photography information
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amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
47
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Travel photography factors
Olympus VR-330 Travel photography factors
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environment sealing
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competition in class (158g)
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Landscape photography information
Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography information
45
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-590 UZ
Vlogging with Olympus VR-330
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really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Olympus VR-330
 Olympus SP-590 UZOlympus VR-330
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SP-590 UZ Olympus VR-330
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-07 2011-02-08
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 measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.00 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 413 grams (0.91 pounds) 158 grams (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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-42B
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $249 $220