Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony WX150

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony WX150, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and WX150 (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-590 UZ was introduced 4 years earlier than the WX150 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SP-590 UZ matches up versus the WX150 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-590 UZ features external 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 WX150 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony WX150 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SP-590 UZ and the WX150.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-590 UZ and WX150 is 72 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-590 UZ and WX150.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX150 to result in more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged SP-590 UZ will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.