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Olympus SP-590 Ultra Zoom

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User ratings:
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3.7 out of 5
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4 stars
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3.6 out of 5
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Pros

  • the increase in zoom range has been achieved

Cons

  • no hot shoe for external flash strobes
  • Olympus SP-590 UZ have Touch Screen
  • Does the Olympus SP-590 UZ have Weather Sealing

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 6.08x4.56 mm
  • 12 Mpx
  • 3968, 2976 px
  • 5
  • Spotus
  • 2.7 in
  • no

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Olympus SP-590 Ultra Zoom - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2.7 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
1600
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
12 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
3968 x 2976 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Olympus SP-590 Ultra Zoom - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.24 in
Effective pixels12.0 Mpx
Max resolution3968 x 2976 px
Other resolutions
  • 2560x1920
  • 2048x2536
  • 1600x1200
  • 1280x960
  • 640x480
  • 1920x1080
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom26.0 x
Digital zoom5.0 x
Minimum aperture2.8
Maximum aperture5
Focal length equiv26 - 676
AutofocusSpotus
Manual focusyes
Normal focus range6.69 in
Macro focus range0.39 in
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Photography features
Minimum shutter speed15.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityyes
Aperture priorityyes
Manual exposure modeyes
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Continuous shootingyes
Self-timer delay12.0 s
Histogramyes
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range8
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
  • Flash ON
  • Flash OFF
External flashno
Continuous drive6.0 fps
Scene modes
  • Beach
  • Candlelight
  • Cuisine
  • Documents
  • Fireworks
  • Night
  • Night portrait
  • party
  • Portrait
  • Sports
  • Sunset
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
Self-timer options
  • 12
  • 2
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeMono
Voice recordingyes
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Dimensions
Weight15.34 oz
Width4.33 in
Height3.53 in
Depth3.58 in
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Power
Battery technologyAlkaline
Number of batteries supported4
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Other features
Timelapse recordingyes
Orientation sensoryes
Calendaryes
Frameyes
Image editing modes
  • Crop
  • Rotating
  • Trimming
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Image
ISO
  • 80
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum64
ISO maximum1600
Boosted ISO maximum6400
Maximum image resolution3968 x 2976 px
White balance presets3
White balance modes
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Fluorescent
  • Tungsten
Custom white balanceno
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Sepia
Image stabilizeryes
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size2.7 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots230000
Touch screenno
Live viewyes
ViewfinderElectronic
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Videography features
Maximum resolution640 x 480 px
Video recordingyes
Supported video file formatsAVI
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Slide show
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeBridge
Colour of productBlack
Environmentally sealedyes
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Storage
Compatible memory cardsxD
Storage types
  • xD Picture Card
  • microSD
  • Internal
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Connectivity
HDMIyes
USB version2.0
DC-in jackyes
Remote controlNo

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Olympus SP-590 Ultra Zoom Olympus - Editorial Reviews (10)

3.6
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Olympus SP-590 Ultra Zoom Olympus SP-590UZ Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 07.01.2009
Olympus SP-590UZ Review

Olympus SP-590UZ review, find out how the SP-590UZ stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

Olympus SP-590 Ultra Zoom Olympus SP-590UZ
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Digital Photography School
Published: 15.01.2009
Olympus SP-590UZ

Another new digital camera of note to be released in the last week is the Olympus SP-590UZ. By far the feature to note on the SP-590UZ is its zoom – an impressive 26x optical zoom which gives those using it the equivalent of a 26-676mm focal range. The Olympus SP-590UZ has a 12 megapixel image

Olympus SP-590 Ultra Zoom Olympus SP-590 UZ
Photo Review logo
Photo Review
Published: 17.02.2012
Olympus SP-590 UZ
4.0

A compact digicam with the longest optical zoom range currently available plus a special Bird Watching mode.Twenty-six times optical zoom is a big ask for a compact, small-sensor digicam, even with optical image stabilisation built-in. Yet that's what Olympus is offering in its 12-megapixel SP590 UZ model. Equipped with P, A, S and M shooting modes, the SP590 UZ is designed to appeal to photographers who want an extended zoom range without the hassle of carrying extra lenses. Many compromises have been made to achieve these objectives.

Olympus SP-590 Ultra Zoom Olympus SP-590UZ Review | Photography Blog
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photographyblog.com
Published: 02.04.2009
Olympus SP-590UZ Review | Photography Blog
4.5

The Olympus SP-590UZ is officially the World's most far-reaching ultra-zoom, featuring an incredible 26x zoom lens that provides a focal range of 26-676mm. Everything from wide-angle landscapes up to close up nature and action shots is within easy reach of the 12 megapixel SP590 UZ, all within a compact body that can easily fit into a small camera bag. Other key features offered by the SP-590 UZ include Dual Image Stabilisation, 2.7 inch LCD screen, macro mode of 1cm, 10fps shooting (at 3 megapixels), and PASM creative shooting modes. Priced at $449.99 / £360 and available in black, we find out if the Olympus SP-590UZ is all the camera you'll ever need...

Olympus SP-590 Ultra Zoom Olympus SP-590 UZ Review - Steve's Digicams
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steves-digicams.com
Olympus SP-590 UZ Review - Steve's Digicams

Review posted 09/16/2009Olympus continues to unleash powerful mega-zoom cameras with their SP series offerings. The SP-590 UZ maintains the tradition of this line, offering a superb optical zoom lens that reaches out to an equivalent of 676mm, while at the same time offering a nice wide angle extreme

Olympus SP-590 Ultra Zoom Olympus SP-590 UZ
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CNET
Published: 10.08.2009
Olympus SP-590 UZ

Olympus SP-590 UZ

Olympus SP-590 Ultra Zoom Olympus SP-590UZ digital camera
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Good Gear Guide
Olympus SP-590UZ digital camera
3.8

The Olympus SP-590UZ is equipped with a massive 26x zoom

Olympus SP-590 Ultra Zoom Olympus SP-590UZ
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Trusted Reviews
Published: 09.04.2009
Olympus SP-590UZ
3.5

With a 26x zoom telephoto lens equivalent to 676mm, the SP590 is the most powerful super-zoom in the world - for now...

Olympus SP-590 Ultra Zoom Olympus SP-590 UZ Review | Camera Decision
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Camera Decision
Published: 07.01.2009
Olympus SP-590 UZ Review | Camera Decision
2.3

Olympus SP-590 UZ is a 12.0MP Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 1/2.3-inch sized CCD sensor and 26-676 mm F2.8-5.0 lens. Read our SP-590 UZ review to find its pros and cons.

Olympus SP-590 Ultra Zoom Olympus SP-590 UZ Review - Steve's Digicams
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steves-digicams.com
Olympus SP-590 UZ Review - Steve's Digicams

Review posted 09/16/2009Olympus continues to unleash powerful mega-zoom cameras with their SP series offerings. The SP-590 UZ maintains the tradition of this line, offering a superb optical zoom lens that reaches out to an equivalent of 676mm, while at the same time offering a nice wide angle extreme