Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Samsung WB1100F
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2014 | January 2009 | More modern by 60 months | |
| Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
| Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Samsung WB1100F
| SP-590 UZ | WB1100F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
| Display type | Fixed | 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.

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 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.
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications
| Olympus SP-590 UZ | Samsung 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 |