Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony HX300
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony HX300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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
- Successor is Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
- Released February 2013
- Replaced the Sony HX200V
- Replacement is Sony HX400V

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony HX300 Overview
Here, we are matching up the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and HX300 (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SP-590 UZ was launched 5 years before the HX300 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SP-590 UZ matches up against the HX300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony HX300 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-590 UZ & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery & Sony HX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Sony HX300
SP-590 UZ | HX300 |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ
HX300 | SP-590 UZ | |||
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Released | February 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 50 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Sony HX300
SP-590 UZ | HX300 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SP-590 UZ comes with outside measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Sony HX300 has specifications of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Sony HX300 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-590 UZ and the HX300.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-590 UZ and HX300 is 72 and 63 respectively.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The photograph below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-590 UZ and HX300.
Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX300 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older SP-590 UZ will be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony HX300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony HX300 Specifications
Olympus SP-590 UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus SP-590 UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-01-07 | 2013-02-20 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/2.8-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 413 grams (0.91 lbs) | 623 grams (1.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") | 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | - |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $249 | $339 |