Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony A7R IV

On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Sony A7R IV, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the SP-590 UZ (1/2.3") and A7R IV (Full frame) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The SP-590 UZ was revealed 11 years before the A7R IV which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SP-590 UZ scores against the A7R IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-590 UZ & Sony Alpha A7R IV. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery & Sony A7R IV Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-590 UZ enjoys exterior measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Sony A7R IV has dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SP-590 UZ vs the A7R IV.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-590 UZ and A7R IV is 72 and 62 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-590 UZ and A7R IV.

As you can see, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SP-590 UZ with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A7R IV will render more detail because of its extra 49MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged SP-590 UZ will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.