Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony HX9V

Let's look closer at the Olympus SP-590 UZ versus Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and HX9V (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-590 UZ was manufactured 3 years prior to the HX9V which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SP-590 UZ scores vs the HX9V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SP-590 UZ has exterior 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) while the Sony HX9V has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-590 UZ versus Sony HX9V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SP-590 UZ versus the HX9V.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-590 UZ and HX9V is 72 and 91 respectively.

Often, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-590 UZ and HX9V.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX9V to give you extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged SP-590 UZ is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.