Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony A700

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony A700, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the A700 (12MP) is pretty similar but the SP-590 UZ (1/2.3") and A700 (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The SP-590 UZ was revealed 13 months later than the A700 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SP-590 UZ scores vs the A700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery and Sony A700 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-590 UZ offers external measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Sony A700 has measurements of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SP-590 UZ vs the A700.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-590 UZ and A700 is 72 and 58 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The visual below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-590 UZ and A700.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The SP-590 UZ has the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier. The younger SP-590 UZ provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.