Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Samsung WB800F
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Samsung WB800F 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
- Launched January 2009
- Successor is Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
- Announced January 2013

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Samsung WB800F Overview
Let's look more closely at the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and WB800F (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SP-590 UZ was announced 5 years before the WB800F and that is quite a significant difference 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 WB800F being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SP-590 UZ matches up vs the WB800F for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Samsung WB800F Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-590 UZ & Samsung WB800F. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery & Samsung WB800F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Samsung WB800F
SP-590 UZ | WB800F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Olympus SP-590 UZ
WB800F | SP-590 UZ | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 48 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Samsung WB800F
SP-590 UZ | WB800F | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-590 UZ comes with outside dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Samsung WB800F has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Check out the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Samsung WB800F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SP-590 UZ versus the WB800F.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-590 UZ and WB800F is 72 and 92 respectively.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The photograph here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-590 UZ and WB800F.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung WB800F to offer extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The older SP-590 UZ is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Samsung WB800F Specifications
Olympus SP-590 UZ | Samsung WB800F | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus SP-590 UZ | Samsung WB800F |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-01-07 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 16 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 8.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 413 gr (0.91 lbs) | 218 gr (0.48 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") | 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $249 | $300 |