Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony A200

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony A200, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the A200 (10MP) is fairly similar but the SP-590 UZ (1/2.3") and A200 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The SP-590 UZ was manufactured 6 months later than the A200 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SP-590 UZ matches up versus the A200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-590 UZ & Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery & Sony A200 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-590 UZ offers outer measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Sony A200 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") and a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony A200 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SP-590 UZ versus the A200.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-590 UZ and A200 is 72 and 66 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The visual below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-590 UZ and A200.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SP-590 UZ due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Olympus SP-590 UZ will offer you extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively.