Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Samsung WB750

Let's look more in depth at the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Samsung WB750, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the WB750 (13MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-590 UZ was manufactured 3 years earlier than the WB750 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB750 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SP-590 UZ scores against the WB750 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Samsung WB750. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery and Samsung WB750 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-590 UZ offers physical 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 WB750 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Samsung WB750 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SP-590 UZ compared to the WB750.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-590 UZ and WB750 is 72 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-590 UZ and WB750.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung WB750 to produce extra detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The older SP-590 UZ will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.