Comparisons / Comparison of Nikon Coolpix P90 and Olympus SP-590 UltraZoom

Comparison of Nikon Coolpix P90 and Olympus SP-590 UltraZoom [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon Coolpix P90 ×
Olympus SP-590 UltraZoom ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix P90Olympus SP-590 UltraZoom
BrandNikonOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/http://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberP90SP-590UZ
Camera formatEVFEVF
Release year (year)20092009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)114110
Width (mm)9998
Height (mm)8389
Weight (g)495373
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)12.112
Sensor format1/2.33 inch1/2.33 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.228.2
Sensor width (mm)6.136.13
Sensor height (mm)4.64.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.531.54
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2992 x 2992(9.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3968 x 2232(8.9 mp 16:9)
  • 3984 x 2656(10.6 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3968 x 2232(8.9 mp 16:9)
  • 3968 x 2976(11.8 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)1.4-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)AVI Motion JPEG
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
LensNikkor ED lensOlympus ED lens; 14 Lenses in 11 Groups, 4 Aspherical Lenses, 3 ED Lenses
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)26.00 - 624.0026.00 - 676.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)4.006.00
Zoom ratio (x)2426
Aperture range (f)0.20 - 0.360.12 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5010
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 5
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast detect with Face-priority AF; 9-area Auto, 99-area manual select, centerCCD contrast detection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF type; 0.24", 230K pixel color LCDEVF type
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)32.7
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen+-
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (64 - 800), 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000, 3200*, 6400* (* at 3MP or less)Auto, High Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent 1
  • fluorescent 2
  • fluorescent 3
  • one-touch
  • overcast
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 81/2000 - 15
Bulb mode-+
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes256-segment matrix, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot AF areaDigital ESP, Spot, Center-Weighted, Face Detection (w/ Face Detection AF)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modes-Portrait, Landscape, Landscape, Sport, Night Scene, Night+Portrait, Indoor, Candle, Sunset, Fireworks, Multi-fireworks
Self timer (s)
  • 3
  • 10
  • 12
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • anytime flash
  • auto
  • auto with red-eye reduction
  • flash cancel
  • rear-curtain sync
  • slow sync.
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • fill-in + red-eye reduction
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow synchro 2
  • slow synchro1
  • slow1 + red-eye reduction
  • wireless
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: [Wide Angle]: Approx. 0.5 to 8.0m; [Tele]: Approx. 1.7 to 5.0mTBD
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • x
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)470
Included memory typeInternalbuilt-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant+-
Remote control--
Connections (extended)-
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.02-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.4-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)13-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.53-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.48-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.84-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.01-
Startup time (s)2.8-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)6.6-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)200-
Battery form factor1 x Proprietary EN-EL54 x AA
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • alkaline disposables
  • nimh rechargeables
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL5 Lithium Ion rechargeable4 x AA Alkaline disposables
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)+-
Software
Included software
  • nikon software suite cd-rom
  • olympus master 2 software cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • 10.4.
  • windows vista (32bit)
  • xp; mac os x 10.3.9
  • windows 2000/xp/vista; mac os x v10.3+
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical VR image stabilization, Motion Detection, Best Shot Selector (BSS), In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, Enhanced Face-Priority AF-



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