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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony HX200V

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus SP-590 UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony HX200V 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
  • Newer Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Released May 2012
  • Previous Model is Sony HX100V
  • New Model is Sony HX300
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony HX200V Overview

Lets look much closer at the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and HX200V (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-590 UZ was introduced 4 years before the HX200V which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SP-590 UZ matches up against the HX200V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Sony HX200V

 SP-590 UZ HX200V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 HX200V SP-590 UZ 
ReleasedMay 2012January 2009Newer by 40 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Sony HX200V

 SP-590 UZ HX200V 
Focus manually More precise focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-590 UZ enjoys outside measurements 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 HX200V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Sony HX200V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-590 UZ against the HX200V.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-590 UZ and HX200V is 72 and 66 respectively.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-590 UZ and HX200V.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony HX200V to render extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged SP-590 UZ will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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manual focus
megapixel count decent (18MP)
provides face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Street photography highlights
Sony HX200V Street photography highlights
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image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (583g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Sports photography info
Sony HX200V Sports photography info
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great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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incredible zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
great battery pack (450 shots)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Travel photography highlights
Sony HX200V Travel photography highlights
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environment sealing
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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great battery pack (450 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
long zoom (810mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (583g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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manual focus
pretty wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
great battery pack (450 CIPA)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Vlogging information
Sony HX200V Vlogging information
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decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
heavier than competition in class (583 grams)
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Sony HX200V
 Olympus SP-590 UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SP-590 UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-07 2012-05-11
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.00 m 12.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413 grams (0.91 lbs) 583 grams (1.29 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 450 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $249 $480