Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony WX300

Here is a detailed overview of the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and WX300 (18MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-590 UZ was unveiled 5 years earlier than the WX300 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SP-590 UZ matches up vs the WX300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-590 UZ provides exterior 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 WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Sony WX300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-590 UZ versus the WX300.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-590 UZ and WX300 is 72 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-590 UZ and WX300.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony WX300 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The older SP-590 UZ will be behind in sensor innovation.