Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony HX1
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony HX1 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2009
- Replacement is Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1440 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
- Announced April 2009
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In this article, we will be comparing the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the SP-590 UZ (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") possess different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SP-590 UZ was manufactured 3 months before the HX1 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SP-590 UZ scores vs the HX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Sony HX1
| SP-590 UZ | HX1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ
| HX1 | SP-590 UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Sony HX1
| SP-590 UZ | HX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2009 |  | April 2009 | Same generation |
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | No Touch screen |
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-590 UZ comes with outside measurements 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 HX1 has proportions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Sony HX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-590 UZ vs the HX1.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-590 UZ and HX1 is 72 and 67 respectively.
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The visual here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-590 UZ and HX1.
As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SP-590 UZ featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Olympus SP-590 UZ will show extra detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively.
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony HX1 Specifications
| Olympus SP-590 UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus SP-590 UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2009-01-07 | 2009-04-22 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 9 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 125 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/2.8-5.2 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 8.00 m | 9.20 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1440x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 413 grams (0.91 pounds) | 544 grams (1.20 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") | 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | - | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $249 | $47,999 |