Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony TX66
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony TX66 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
- Launched January 2009
- Successor is Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Introduced February 2012
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony TX66 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Sony TX66, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and TX66 (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SP-590 UZ was manufactured 4 years prior to the TX66 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SP-590 UZ grades versus the TX66 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony TX66 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Sony TX66
SP-590 UZ | TX66 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ
TX66 | SP-590 UZ | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | January 2009 | More recent by 38 months | |
Display dimensions | 3.3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.6") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 230k | Crisper display (+1000k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Sony TX66
SP-590 UZ | TX66 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-590 UZ has got outer measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Sony TX66 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Check the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Sony TX66 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SP-590 UZ compared to the TX66.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-590 UZ and TX66 is 72 and 97 respectively.
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-590 UZ and TX66.
Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony TX66 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older SP-590 UZ will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony TX66 Specifications
Olympus SP-590 UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus SP-590 UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2009-01-07 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3.3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 8.00 m | 3.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 413 grams (0.91 lbs) | 109 grams (0.24 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 250 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $249 | $350 |