Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Samsung WB350F

The following is a extended comparison of the Olympus SP-590 UZ versus Samsung WB350F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and WB350F (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-590 UZ was introduced 6 years prior to the WB350F which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SP-590 UZ matches up versus the WB350F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Samsung WB350F. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery and Samsung WB350F Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SP-590 UZ provides outer measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Samsung WB350F has specifications of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-590 UZ versus Samsung WB350F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the SP-590 UZ versus the WB350F.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-590 UZ and WB350F is 72 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-590 UZ and WB350F.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung WB350F to deliver greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SP-590 UZ is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.