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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony W350

Portability
72
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
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Olympus SP-590 UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony W350 Key Specs

Olympus SP-590 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Updated by Olympus SP-600 UZ
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony W350 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony W350, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the W350 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-590 UZ was manufactured 12 months prior to the W350 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the SP-590 UZ matches up versus the W350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Sony W350

 SP-590 UZ W350 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 W350 SP-590 UZ 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Sony W350

 SP-590 UZ W350 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SP-590 UZ offers outside dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Sony W350 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony W350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SP-590 UZ against the W350.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony W350 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-590 UZ and W350 is 72 and 97 respectively.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-590 UZ and W350.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony W350 to offer extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SP-590 UZ is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Portrait photography highlights
Sony W350 Portrait photography highlights
36
manual focus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Street photography camera
Sony W350 as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
Sports photography with Sony W350
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great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
max frames per second low (6.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Travel photography factors
Sony W350 Travel photography factors
58
environment sealing
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Landscape photography features
Sony W350 Landscape photography features
45
manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
37
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Vlogging camera
Sony W350 as a Vlogging camera
24
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic socket
29
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Sony W350
 Olympus SP-590 UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SP-590 UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-07 2010-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413 gr (0.91 lbs) 117 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $249 $200