Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony A300

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony A300, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the A300 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the SP-590 UZ (1/2.3") and A300 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The SP-590 UZ was unveiled 12 months later than the A300 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SP-590 UZ matches up vs the A300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery and Sony A300 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SP-590 UZ has external dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Sony A300 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-590 UZ vs the A300.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-590 UZ and A300 is 72 and 64 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-590 UZ and A300.

As you can see, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SP-590 UZ using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Olympus SP-590 UZ will give you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent SP-590 UZ provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.