Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony H400

Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus SP-590 UZ versus Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and H400 (20MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-590 UZ was announced 6 years before the H400 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the SP-590 UZ scores versus the H400 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-590 UZ comes with external dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Sony H400 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

Check the Olympus SP-590 UZ versus Sony H400 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-590 UZ and the H400.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SP-590 UZ and H400 is 72 and 62 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The picture here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-590 UZ and H400.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony H400 to resolve greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged SP-590 UZ is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.