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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Samsung WB2200F

Portability
72
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35
Olympus SP-590 UZ front
 
Samsung WB2200F front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Samsung WB2200F 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
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
Samsung WB2200F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 708g - 119 x 122 x 99mm
  • Launched January 2014
Photography Glossary

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Samsung WB2200F Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus SP-590 UZ versus Samsung WB2200F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and WB2200F (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-590 UZ was introduced 6 years before the WB2200F which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SP-590 UZ scores vs the WB2200F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Samsung WB2200F

 SP-590 UZ WB2200F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 WB2200F SP-590 UZ 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2009More modern by 60 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Samsung WB2200F

 SP-590 UZ WB2200F 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Samsung WB2200F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SP-590 UZ features outside measurements 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 Samsung WB2200F has specifications of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") and a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-590 UZ vs the WB2200F.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Samsung WB2200F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SP-590 UZ and WB2200F is 72 and 59 respectively.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Samsung WB2200F top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Samsung WB2200F Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The picture here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-590 UZ and WB2200F.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung WB2200F to result in greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SP-590 UZ will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Samsung WB2200F sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB2200F Portrait photography advice
36
manual focus
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
44
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
Street photography with Samsung WB2200F
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
40
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition (708 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Sports photography advice
Samsung WB2200F Sports photography advice
38
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
53
incredible zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Travel photography details
Samsung WB2200F Travel photography details
58
weather sealing
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (20mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (708 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
Landscape photography with Samsung WB2200F
45
manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
46
has manual focus
pretty wide (20mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Vlogging camera
24
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic port
25
pretty wide (20mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
heavier than competition (708g)
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Samsung WB2200F
 Olympus SP-590 UZSamsung WB2200F
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus SP-590 UZ Samsung WB2200F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-07 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dot
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 1/8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 6.00 m (ISO Auto)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413g (0.91 lb) 708g (1.56 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - BP-1410
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD, SDHC, SCXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $249 $599