Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony A900

Lets look closer at the Olympus SP-590 UZ versus Sony A900, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and A900 (25MP) and the SP-590 UZ (1/2.3") and A900 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The SP-590 UZ was brought out 3 months after the A900 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SP-590 UZ matches up vs the A900 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery and Sony A900 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-590 UZ has got outside 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 A900 has dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-590 UZ versus Sony A900 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SP-590 UZ against the A900.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-590 UZ and A900 is 72 and 54 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The picture below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-590 UZ and A900.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SP-590 UZ featuring a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A900 will provide you with more detail having its extra 13MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively.