Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony W730

Below, we are matching up the Olympus SP-590 UZ versus Sony W730, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and W730 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-590 UZ was unveiled 5 years before the W730 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the SP-590 UZ grades against the W730 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The full galleries are available at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. 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) whilst the Sony W730 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-590 UZ versus Sony W730 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SP-590 UZ versus the W730.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-590 UZ and W730 is 72 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-590 UZ and W730.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony W730 to offer you extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older SP-590 UZ is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.