Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony W690
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony W690 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2009
- Successor is Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
- Introduced February 2012
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Here is a extensive overview of the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony W690, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and W690 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the SP-590 UZ scores vs the W690 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-590 UZ & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Sony W690
| SP-590 UZ | W690 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ
| W690 | SP-590 UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2012 |  | January 2009 | Fresher by 38 months |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Sony W690
| SP-590 UZ | W690 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither features Touch display |
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-590 UZ enjoys physical measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Sony W690 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-590 UZ compared to the W690.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-590 UZ and W690 is 72 and 95 respectively.
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-590 UZ and W690.
As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony W690 to offer greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The older SP-590 UZ is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony W690 Specifications
| Olympus SP-590 UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus SP-590 UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2009-01-07 | 2012-02-28 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 6.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 8.00 m | 3.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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 file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | 413g (0.91 lb) | 142g (0.31 lb) |
| Dimensions | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") | 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| 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 life | - | 220 photographs |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $249 | $297 |