Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony A100

In this article, we will be comparing the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony A100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the A100 (10MP) is relatively close but the SP-590 UZ (1/2.3") and A100 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The SP-590 UZ was introduced 2 years later than the A100 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the SP-590 UZ scores vs the A100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery and Sony A100 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-590 UZ has got physical 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) whilst the Sony A100 has sizing of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony A100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SP-590 UZ compared to the A100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-590 UZ and A100 is 72 and 64 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The photograph here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-590 UZ and A100.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SP-590 UZ using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Olympus SP-590 UZ will result in extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern SP-590 UZ provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.