Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony H70

Below, we will be looking at the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Sony H70, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and H70 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-590 UZ was launched 24 months before the H70 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H70 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SP-590 UZ matches up against the H70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery and Sony H70 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SP-590 UZ offers external measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Sony H70 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Sony H70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SP-590 UZ and the H70.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-590 UZ and H70 is 72 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-590 UZ and H70.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony H70 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older SP-590 UZ will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.