Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony H20
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony H20 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2009
- New Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
- 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
- Announced May 2009
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On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus SP-590 UZ versus Sony H20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe SP-590 UZ was launched 4 months before the H20 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SP-590 UZ grades against the H20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Sony H20
| SP-590 UZ | H20 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ
| H20 | SP-590 UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Sony H20
| SP-590 UZ | H20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2009 |  | May 2009 | Similar generation |
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-590 UZ comes with physical measurements 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 H20 has dimensions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SP-590 UZ versus Sony H20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SP-590 UZ and the H20.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-590 UZ and H20 is 72 and 87 respectively.
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-590 UZ and H20.
As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus SP-590 UZ to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony H20 Specifications
| Olympus SP-590 UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus SP-590 UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2009-01-07 | 2009-05-14 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 38-380mm (10.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.5-4.4 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 2cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 6.0fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 8.00 m | 7.10 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 413g (0.91 lb) | 250g (0.55 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") | 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | - | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $249 | $249 |