Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony A65

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Sony A65, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and A65 (24MP) and the SP-590 UZ (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SP-590 UZ was brought out 3 years earlier than the A65 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the SP-590 UZ grades versus the A65 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Sony SLT-A65. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-590 UZ has got exterior measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Sony A65 has sizing of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Sony A65 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SP-590 UZ vs the A65.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-590 UZ and A65 is 72 and 64 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The photograph here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-590 UZ and A65.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SP-590 UZ featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A65 will deliver more detail having its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older SP-590 UZ is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.