Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony A68

Below, we are contrasting the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony A68, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and A68 (24MP) and the SP-590 UZ (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The SP-590 UZ was announced 7 years prior to the A68 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SP-590 UZ matches up versus the A68 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-590 UZ & Sony SLT-A68. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery & Sony A68 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-590 UZ has outer dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Sony A68 has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

See the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony A68 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-590 UZ against the A68.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SP-590 UZ and A68 is 72 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-590 UZ and A68.

Clearly, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SP-590 UZ having a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony A68 will provide extra detail with its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SP-590 UZ will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.