Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony A390

Here, we are matching up the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony A390, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the A390 (14MP) is fairly close but the SP-590 UZ (1/2.3") and A390 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The SP-590 UZ was introduced 18 months earlier than the A390 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SP-590 UZ matches up vs the A390 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-590 UZ & Sony Alpha DSLR-A390. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery & Sony A390 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-590 UZ enjoys exterior measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Sony A390 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-590 UZ against the A390.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-590 UZ and A390 is 72 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-590 UZ and A390.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SP-590 UZ having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A390 will render greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older SP-590 UZ will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.