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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony H200

Portability
72
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
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Olympus SP-590 UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Olympus SP-590 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Updated by Olympus SP-600 UZ
Sony H200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-633mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 530g - 123 x 83 x 87mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony H200 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and H200 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SP-590 UZ was unveiled 5 years earlier than the H200 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SP-590 UZ grades versus the H200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Sony H200

 SP-590 UZ H200 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 H200 SP-590 UZ 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2009More modern by 48 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Sony H200

 SP-590 UZ H200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SP-590 UZ offers physical dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Sony H200 has specifications of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony H200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-590 UZ versus the H200.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony H200 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-590 UZ and H200 is 72 and 67 respectively.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The pic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-590 UZ and H200.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony H200 to provide greater detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged SP-590 UZ will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H200 as a Portrait photography camera
36
you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
37
decent MP (20MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Street photography camera
Sony H200 as a Street photography camera
59
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
45
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (530g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
Sports photography with Sony H200
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excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
excellent zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (240 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
Travel photography with Sony H200
58
weather sealing
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
53
decent MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (633mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery (240 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (530 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Landscape photography details
Sony H200 Landscape photography details
45
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
40
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery (240 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Vlogging features
Sony H200 Vlogging features
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reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
25
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
heavier than competition in class (530g)
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Sony H200
 Olympus SP-590 UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SP-590 UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-07 2013-01-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 20cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.00 m 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413 gr (0.91 pounds) 530 gr (1.17 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
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 life - 240 images
Battery form - AA
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $249 $250