Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony TX1

The following is a extensive comparison of the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Sony TX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the SP-590 UZ (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") feature different sensor size.

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The SP-590 UZ was revealed 7 months before the TX1 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SP-590 UZ scores versus the TX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The full galleries are available at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-590 UZ provides exterior measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Sony TX1 has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SP-590 UZ compared to the TX1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-590 UZ and TX1 is 72 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The picture below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-590 UZ and TX1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SP-590 UZ using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus SP-590 UZ will give you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged SP-590 UZ is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.