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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony A330

Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
38
Overall
36
Olympus SP-590 UZ front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony A330 Key Specs

Olympus SP-590 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • New Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
Sony A330
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 529g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Earlier Model is Sony A300
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony A330 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Sony A330, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the A330 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the SP-590 UZ (1/2.3") and A330 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The SP-590 UZ was brought out 4 months before the A330 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the SP-590 UZ matches up vs the A330 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Sony A330

 SP-590 UZ A330 

Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 A330 SP-590 UZ 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Sony A330

 SP-590 UZ A330 
LaunchedJanuary 2009May 2009Same age
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-590 UZ enjoys outer dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Sony A330 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

Check the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Sony A330 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-590 UZ and the A330.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony A330 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-590 UZ and A330 is 72 and 67 respectively.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony A330 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The photograph here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-590 UZ and A330.

Plainly, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SP-590 UZ due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Olympus SP-590 UZ will produce extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony A330 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony A330 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony A330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
Portrait photography with Sony A330
37
focusing manually
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
62
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW files
MP count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Street photography camera
Sony A330 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
weather proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
75
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Sports photography features
Sony A330 Sports photography features
38
excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
low frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
50
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
not so great battery power (230 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Travel photography factors
Sony A330 Travel photography factors
58
weather proof
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
44
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (230 per charge)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Landscape photography highlights
Sony A330 Landscape photography highlights
46
focusing manually
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
weather proof
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
54
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
small screen (2.7 inches)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
not so great battery power (230 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Vlogging factors
Sony A330 Vlogging factors
24
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic port
9
can't record video
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony A330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Sony A330
 Olympus SP-590 UZSony Alpha DSLR-A330
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SP-590 UZ Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2009-01-07 2009-05-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.00 m 10.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) -
Highest video resolution 640x480 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413 gr (0.91 pounds) 529 gr (1.17 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 64
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 535
Other
Battery life - 230 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $249 $545