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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus SP-590 UZ front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Samsung WB800F 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
  • Launched January 2009
  • Successor is Olympus SP-600 UZ
Samsung WB800F
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Samsung WB800F

 SP-590 UZ WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 WB800F SP-590 UZ 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2009Fresher by 48 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Samsung WB800F

 SP-590 UZ WB800F 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Portrait photography information
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography information
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manual focus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Street photography factors
Samsung WB800F Street photography factors
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image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Sports photography factors
Samsung WB800F Sports photography factors
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long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Travel photography advice
Samsung WB800F Travel photography advice
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environment sealing
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
long zoom (676mm)
low MP (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition (218 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
no Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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you can focus manually
pretty wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB800F Vlogging highlights
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decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone port
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pretty wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Samsung WB800F
 Olympus SP-590 UZSamsung WB800F
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