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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony WX350

Portability
72 Imaging
35 Features
38 Overall
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Olympus SP-590 UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94 Imaging
43 Features
43 Overall
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Olympus SP-590 UZ
(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
  • Refreshed by Olympus SP-600 UZ
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Superseded the Sony WX300
  • Replacement is Sony WX500
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony WX350 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Olympus SP-590 UZ versus Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and WX350 (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SP-590 UZ was unveiled 6 years prior to the WX350 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SP-590 UZ scores vs the WX350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Sony WX350

		

		

			
 SP-590 UZ WX350 
Focus manually  Dial accurate focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

		

		

			
 WX350 SP-590 UZ 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2009More modern by 62 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Sony WX350

		

		

			
 SP-590 UZ WX350 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither offers Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-590 UZ offers outer 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 WX350 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SP-590 UZ versus Sony WX350 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SP-590 UZ vs the WX350.
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony WX350 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-590 UZ and WX350 is 72 and 94 respectively.
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The pic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-590 UZ and WX350.
All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony WX350 to give greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged SP-590 UZ is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
Portrait photography with Sony WX350
37
 focusing manually
 delivers RAW formats
 no external flash support
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
37
 sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
 features face detection focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual exposure
 no external flash support
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus SP-590 UZ Street photography information
Sony WX350 Street photography information
60
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW formats
 environment proofing
 fixed screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (164 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SP-590 UZ Sports photography information
Sony WX350 Sports photography information
38
 excellent zoom range (26-676mm  26.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proofing
 max fps low (6.0 frames per second)
 MP count low (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
52
 long zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 better than average battery (470 shots)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Travel photography camera
 Sony WX350 as a Travel photography camera
58
 environment proofing
 built-in flash
 rather wide (26mm)
 long reach (676mm)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
 better than average battery (470 shots)
 lighter than competition (164g)
 sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (500mm)
 no Timelapse function
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SP-590 UZ Landscape photography advice
Sony WX350 Landscape photography advice
46
 focusing manually
 rather wide (26mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW formats
 environment proofing
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 MP count low (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
47
 pretty wide (25mm)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
 better than average battery (470 shots)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 no manual exposure
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SP-590 UZ Vlogging info
Sony WX350 Vlogging info
24
 rather wide (26mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
 doesn't have external mic jack
35
 pretty wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focusing
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (164 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 no external microphone support
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony WX350 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Sony WX350
 Olympus SP-590 UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SP-590 UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-07 2014-02-13
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 8.00 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync -
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 413 gr (0.91 pounds) 164 gr (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 470 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $249 $270