Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Samsung HZ50W

Let's look more in depth at the Olympus SP-590 UZ versus Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-590 UZ was introduced 16 months prior to the HZ50W which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SP-590 UZ scores against the HZ50W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Samsung HZ50W. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery and Samsung HZ50W Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-590 UZ provides external dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Samsung HZ50W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-590 UZ versus Samsung HZ50W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SP-590 UZ vs the HZ50W.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-590 UZ and HZ50W is 72 and 70 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The visual below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-590 UZ and HZ50W.

To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung HZ50W to provide you with extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older SP-590 UZ will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.