Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony TX10

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony TX10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and TX10 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-590 UZ was unveiled 3 years before the TX10 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SP-590 UZ scores against the TX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-590 UZ & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery & Sony TX10 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SP-590 UZ has got physical 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 TX10 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-590 UZ and the TX10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-590 UZ and TX10 is 72 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The image underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-590 UZ and TX10.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony TX10 to deliver more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged SP-590 UZ is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.