Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony QX100

In this write-up, we are matching up the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony QX100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Lens-style by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the SP-590 UZ (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The SP-590 UZ was launched 5 years earlier than the QX100 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 QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SP-590 UZ grades versus the QX100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery and Sony QX100 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SP-590 UZ offers external dimensions 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 QX100 has specifications of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony QX100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-590 UZ versus the QX100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SP-590 UZ and QX100 is 72 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-590 UZ and QX100.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SP-590 UZ due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony QX100 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged SP-590 UZ is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.