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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
72
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35
Olympus SP-590 UZ front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Samsung WB1100F 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
  • Released January 2009
  • Updated by Olympus SP-600 UZ
Samsung WB1100F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and WB1100F (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-590 UZ was launched 6 years prior to the WB1100F which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SP-590 UZ scores vs the WB1100F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Samsung WB1100F

 SP-590 UZ WB1100F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 WB1100F SP-590 UZ 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2009More modern by 60 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Samsung WB1100F

 SP-590 UZ WB1100F 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-590 UZ comes with exterior measurements 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 WB1100F has dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-590 UZ versus the WB1100F.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SP-590 UZ and WB1100F is 72 and 67 respectively.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The image here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-590 UZ and WB1100F.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung WB1100F to offer more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SP-590 UZ is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Portrait photography camera
36
focusing manually
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
37
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Street photography details
Samsung WB1100F Street photography details
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
44
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than average in class (512g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Sports photography information
Samsung WB1100F Sports photography information
38
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
slow frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
45
long zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Travel photography information
Samsung WB1100F Travel photography information
58
environment proofing
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (875mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (512g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Landscape photography info
Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography info
45
focusing manually
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
45
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Vlogging advice
Samsung WB1100F Vlogging advice
24
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
23
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (512g)
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Samsung WB1100F
 Olympus SP-590 UZSamsung WB1100F
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus SP-590 UZ Samsung WB1100F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-07 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413 gr (0.91 lbs) 512 gr (1.13 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8")
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 - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $249 $250