Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony RX100 V

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony RX100 V, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the SP-590 UZ (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") use different sensor sizing.

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The SP-590 UZ was brought out 8 years prior to the RX100 V which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SP-590 UZ matches up vs the RX100 V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-590 UZ & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery & Sony RX100 V Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-590 UZ has external measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Sony RX100 V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-590 UZ and the RX100 V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-590 UZ and RX100 V is 72 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The pic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-590 UZ and RX100 V.

All in all, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SP-590 UZ featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony RX100 V will offer you extra detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged SP-590 UZ is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.