Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony W560

Lets look closer at the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony W560, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the W560 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-590 UZ was introduced 24 months earlier than the W560 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SP-590 UZ scores versus the W560 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-590 UZ provides external dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Sony W560 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony W560 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SP-590 UZ and the W560.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-590 UZ and W560 is 72 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-590 UZ and W560.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony W560 to deliver extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged SP-590 UZ is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.