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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SP-600 UZ
Olympus SP-590 UZ
Camera summary
The Olympus SP-590 UZ, made by Olympus, is a powerful SLR-like (bridge) camera. Announced on Jan. 7, 2009.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
1.8 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
3.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Exposure mode |
2.5 out of 5 stars
|
| Photography features |
3.6 out of 5 stars
|
| Physical |
0.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Average Score |
2.3 out of 5 stars
|
Successor
This camera has now been superseeded by the Olympus SP-600 UZ, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.
Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.
Compare this camera to its successor Olympus SP-600 UZ
Sensor
This camera has a CCD sensor with a 12 Megapixels resolution.
Max video resolutions
Expect recording in 640 x 480 with support for the following formats: Motion JPEG.
Connectivity
Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Environmental sealing
This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage.
Other features
This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.
Olympus SP-600 UZ
Camera summary
The Olympus SP-600 UZ, made by Olympus, is a powerful Compact camera. Announced on Feb. 2, 2010.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
2.3 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
3.3 out of 5 stars
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| Exposure mode |
2.5 out of 5 stars
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| Photography features |
1.4 out of 5 stars
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| Physical |
0.0 out of 5 stars
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| Average Score |
1.9 out of 5 stars
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Predecessor
This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Olympus SP-590 UZ, with advanced features and improved performance.
Compare this camera to the Olympus SP-590 UZ
Sensor
This camera has a CCD sensor with a 12 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 143 focus points. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects
Max video resolutions
Expect recording in 1280 x 720 with support for the following formats: H.264.
Connectivity
Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Other features
This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.
Autofocus specs |
Olympus SP-590 UZ | Olympus SP-600 UZ |
|---|---|---|
| Af center | No |
No |
| Af continuous | No |
No |
| Af Contrast Detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af Face detection | No |
No |
| Af live view | Yes |
Yes |
| Af multi area | Yes |
Yes |
| Af phase detection | No |
No |
| Af selective | No |
No |
| Af single | Yes |
Yes |
| Af touch | No |
No |
| Af tracking | No |
Yes |
| Number of cross focus points | - | - |
| Number of focus points | - | 143 |
Connectivity |
Olympus SP-590 UZ | Olympus SP-600 UZ |
| HDMI | Yes |
Yes |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Wireless connectivity | - | - |
| DXO color depth | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| DXO dynamic range | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| DXO low light ISO | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| DXO overall score | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Exposure mode |
Olympus SP-590 UZ | Olympus SP-600 UZ |
| AF area | No |
No |
| average | No |
No |
| Center weighted | Yes |
Yes |
| Multi segment | Yes |
Yes |
| partial | No |
No |
| spot | Yes |
Yes |
General |
Olympus SP-590 UZ | Olympus SP-600 UZ |
| AKA | - | - |
| announced | Jan. 7, 2009 | Feb. 2, 2010 |
| Body type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| brand | Olympus | Olympus |
| msrp | $139.99 | $188.88 |
| model | Olympus SP-590 UZ | Olympus SP-600 UZ |
| Predecessor model | Olympus SP-590 UZ | |
| Successor model | Olympus SP-600 UZ | |
Lense |
Olympus SP-590 UZ | Olympus SP-600 UZ |
| Focal length multiplier | - | - |
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Manual focus | Yes |
Yes |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Number of lenses | - | - |
Other features |
Olympus SP-590 UZ | Olympus SP-600 UZ |
| GPS | - | - |
| Self-timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Storage type | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Timelapse recording | No |
No |
Photography features |
Olympus SP-590 UZ | Olympus SP-600 UZ |
| AE bracketing | No |
No |
| Aperture priority | Yes |
No |
| Built-in flash | Yes |
Yes |
| Custom white balance | No |
Yes |
| Exposure compensation | Yes |
No |
| External flash | No |
No |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
| Flash range | 8.00 m | 3.10 m |
| Image stabilization | Yes |
No |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes |
No |
| Max continuous shooting | 6.0 fps | 10.0 fps |
| Max mechanical shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 | - |
| Shutter priority | Yes |
No |
| WB bracketing | No |
No |
Physical |
Olympus SP-590 UZ | Olympus SP-600 UZ |
| Battery life | 0 shots | 0 shots |
| Battery model | - | - |
| Battery type | AA | AA |
| Crush proof | No |
No |
| Dust proof | No |
No |
| Environmental sealing | Yes |
No |
| Freeze proof | No |
No |
| Physical dimensions | 116 x 84 x 81mm | 110 x 90 x 91mm |
| Shock proof | No |
No |
| Water proof | No |
No |
| Weight | 413 grs | 455 grs |
Screen |
Olympus SP-590 UZ | Olympus SP-600 UZ |
| Live view | Yes |
Yes |
| Screen resolution | 230 | 230 |
| Screen size | - | - |
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Touch screen | No |
No |
Sensor |
Olympus SP-590 UZ | Olympus SP-600 UZ |
| Max boosted ISO | - | - |
| Max image resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW support | Yes |
No |
| Sensor area | - | - |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56 mm | 6.08 x 4.56 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 12 | 12 |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3-inch | 1/2.3-inch |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Headphone port |
Olympus SP-590 UZ | Olympus SP-600 UZ |
| Headphone port | No |
No |
| Max video resolution | 640 x 480 | 1280 x 720 |
| Microphone port | No |
No |
| Video formats | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Viewfinder |
Olympus SP-590 UZ | Olympus SP-600 UZ |
| viewfinder | Electronic | - |
| viewfinder coverage | - | - |
| viewfinder magnification | - | - |
| viewfinder resolution | n/a | no electronic viewfinder |