Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony A350

The following is a extended comparison of the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Sony A350, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the A350 (14MP) is pretty close but the SP-590 UZ (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SP-590 UZ was unveiled 8 months after the A350 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SP-590 UZ matches up versus the A350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery and Sony A350 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-590 UZ has got exterior dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Sony A350 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Sony A350 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SP-590 UZ compared to the A350.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-590 UZ and A350 is 72 and 62 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The pic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-590 UZ and A350.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SP-590 UZ having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A350 will result in extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer SP-590 UZ will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.