Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Samsung HZ30W

Below, we will be looking at the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-590 UZ was revealed 12 months earlier than the HZ30W so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a short view of how the SP-590 UZ scores against the HZ30W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Samsung HZ30W. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery and Samsung HZ30W Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-590 UZ offers outer 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 Samsung HZ30W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Samsung HZ30W in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SP-590 UZ versus the HZ30W.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-590 UZ and HZ30W is 72 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-590 UZ and HZ30W.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of images although you need to take the release date of the products into consideration. The older SP-590 UZ is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.