Olympus SP-590 UZ Reviews: Digital Hybrid Camera
77 Real Customer Reviews - In Summary
+ This digital camera scores high on features. - It has no outstanding negative points.
“I love the feel of it and the compactness.
the zoom is great
not to heavy”
Iris, Andover
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2.7" Screen, 26x optical zoom, XD Card storage More »
Real customer reviews
77 verified purchasers have reviewed this product.
95% of people recommend it.
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Iris, Andover , “Other”
Score 10.0/10
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I love the feel of it and the compactness.
The zoom is great
Not to heavy
- Reviewer left no comment
purchased 01 Apr 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 9.0/10+ easy to use, lots of features including bird watching setting. battery life is reasonable.
- needs tripod or monopod at maximum zoom. Movie recording not to good on play back.
purchased 24 Jun 2009
Andy, Hereford
Score 9.0/10+ The amazing zoom range from wide angle to 26x makes composing all types of shots easy. The zoom is quick and auto focus works well except when zooming in low light. Picture quality is impressive and colours very true.
- The zoom is not as smooth as I would like.
purchased 05 Jul 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser , “Point & shoot” More like this »
Score 9.0/10+ Particularly like the 26x zoom.
- Haven't discovered any yet!
purchased 23 Jun 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 10.0/10+ had a 550 before this is an upgrade. much better everything is quicker cant fault it but am only an ametuer so i dont see the faults the self proclaimed experts see.?
- non.!! dont understand the expert critcs faults bit i am not making a living out of it
purchased 01 Jul 2009
TERRY, HAVERHILL SUFFOLK , “Point & shoot” More like this »
Score 10.0/10+ GREAT PICTURES AND RANGE. EASY TO CHANGE TO DIFFERENT PICTURE MODES, GREAT RESULTS
- NONE YET
purchased 08 Jul 2009
Ray, Dundee , “Keen amateur” More like this »
Score 9.0/10+ wanted a camera with greater zoom than existing compact, absolutely fabulous results to date, easy to use ( after good read through instructions), colour is probobly the most accurate i have found in any camera over 40 years keen amateur, very good scene modes, used fast shutter setting at Leucars air show last week, fantastic, overall very pleased, well done olympus i think this is the best bridge camera available and boy did i do some research before buying.
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zoom very quick, would prefer to be able to have more control over it for setting up shot but getting used to it.
Lens cover easily knocked off, could be a tighter fit.
Battery indicator goes from full to flat no indication of running down, always carry spare set and this ceases to be a problem but other camera shows running down which i would prefer.
purchased 21 Aug 2009
Andy, Yeovil , “Experienced amateur” More like this »
Score 9.0/10+ Light weight and excellent performance
- Sometimes difficult to get the autofocus to work on a plain subject (a wall for instance, when you're trying to photograph a crack in the wall
purchased 30 Jun 2009
Anthony , London , “Point & shoot” More like this »
Score 10.0/10+ The camera is well built, is very easy to use, is intuitive it has more features than I'll ever use. Picture quality is superb unless I guess you're a professional photographer. And for the price there's nothing close to it in my opinion.
- None I've seen.
purchased 16 Jul 2009
Kenneth, Dartford , “Keen amateur” More like this »
Score 9.0/10+ 26 x zoom, burst feature
- I have not got my head around all the features.
purchased 06 Jul 2009
Clive, London , “Keen amateur” More like this »
Score 9.0/10+ A camera with an extensive range of features and unbelievable zoom 26x. Easy to use and give good photos. Doesn't weigh too much, so easy to carry for long periods.
- Some of the settings are not intuitive and need to be remembered.
purchased 27 Jul 2009
Roger, Broadway, Worcestershire
Score 10.0/10+ Good overall general purpose camera. Saves carrying around all the different lenses but so far without a loss of quality. Light and reasonably compact for all that it does. Good intermediate camera for both amature and professional.
- Slightly awkward to grip untill you get used to it. Case suplied with is OK as a dust cover but nothing else.
purchased 10 Aug 2009
michael, louhborough , “Point & shoot” More like this »
Score 10.0/10+ price, easy to hold, good on batteries
- can not get a card reader for the micro sd attachment
purchased 13 Jul 2009
Minde, Peterborough
Score 8.0/10+ Good zoom. Good photos outside.
- Bad photos inside without flash.Cheap bag.
purchased 14 Jul 2009
Bryan, workington cumbria , “Experienced amateur” More like this »
Score 10.0/10+ the camera its self is excellent small enough compact and of good design. the features are really good and easy to use it also has a decent size screen to view the many menus and the pictures you've taken.what makes this camera for me is the the 26x zoom lens which brings objects really close up overall this is an excellent buy and good value.
- the lens cap is too loose a fit which keeps falling off and even though there is a 26x zoom lens on the camera it still is'nt that brilliant as some saller camera's can do just as good a job yes you can buy an add on for this but at what expense
purchased 14 Jul 2009
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Expert reviews for Olympus SP-590 UZ
PC Advisor expert review
Boasting a lengthy zoom capacity, with a focal length of 26-676mm, the Olympus SP-590UZ is a quality compact/DSLR bridge camera.
This Olympus SP-590 UZ review continued on PC Advisor
reviewed 02 Jun 2009
Product Features
Camera Type
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Hybrid |
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resolution (Megapixel)
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12 |
Optical Zoom Ratio
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26 |
Screen Size in Inches
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2.7 |
Digital Zoom Ratio
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5 |
Face Recognition
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Yes |
Image Stabilisation
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Yes |
Colour
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Black |
Memory Card Slot
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Yes |
Media Format
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XD Card |
Media Format
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microSD Card |
PictBridge
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Yes |
Macro Mode
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Yes |
Video Recorder
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Yes |
Manual Focus
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No |
Timer
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Yes |
Under Water
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No |
Dimensions (mm)
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89.7x110.1x91 |
Weight (g)
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435 |
Flash
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Yes |
Resolution (Pixels)
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3968x2976 |
Shortest Shutter Speed
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1/2000 |
Longest Shutter Speed
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480" |
Max. Aperture Lens 1
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f2.8-5 |
USB Port
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Yes |
Also known as: SP-590 UZ, Olympus SP-590UZ
Digital Cameras Buyers' GuideManufacturer's Description
The SP series is an ultrazoom legend and with the new SP-590UZ Olympus improved its zoom competence once more: due to the built-in 26x ultrazoom it is now nearly impossible to escape the SP-590UZ. The Dual Image Stabilisation prevents blurry images, even when using the 26x optical zoom, and with Advanced Face Detection Technology your camera detects up to 16 faces and sets the optimal focus and exposure. The camera offers of a high speed 10fps sequence shooting and P/A/S/M exposure mode for creative freedom. And thanks to the High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) you can admire your razorsharp photos on a High Definition Television.
- Most powerful optical performance in minimum size: 26x wide optical zoom (26-676mm*) – from extreme close-ups to the action as well as stunning scenes
- Avoids blur thanks to Dual Image Stabilisation
- Don’t miss the moment with high-speed 10fps sequence shooting**
- P/A/S/M exposure modes for creative freedom
- High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology incorporated for viewing images in high definition quality on HDMI compatible HD TVs.
- 12 Megapixels to make poster-size prints
- Advanced Face Detection of up to 16 persons for perfectly focused and exposed faces plus correct exposure of other image areas
- 6.9cm/2.7" HyperCrystal II LCD for excellent preview even in brilliant sunlight
- Built-in flash and wireless flash control from the camera body
- Liven up your memories with movie recording with sound
- xD-Picture Card and microSD Card compatible
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