Comparisons / Comparison of Olympus SP-590 UltraZoom and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1

Comparison of Olympus SP-590 UltraZoom and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 [S]ave

Attribute
Olympus SP-590 UltraZoom ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 ×
General
ModelOlympus SP-590 UltraZoomSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
BrandOlympusSony
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberSP-590UZDSC-HX1
Camera formatEVFEVF
Release year (year)20092009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)110115
Width (mm)9892
Height (mm)8983
Weight (g)373515
Waterproof--
Successor-Sony HX100V
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCMOS
Sensor manufacturer-Sony Exmor
Effective megapixels (MP)129.1
Sensor format1/2.33 inch1/2.4 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.227.05
Sensor width (mm)6.135.92
Sensor height (mm)4.64.57
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.541.71
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter type-RGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization+-
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 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)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 1944(6.7 mp 16:9)
  • 3456 x 2304(8.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3456 x 2592(9.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg (exif v2.21)
Continuous-mode (fps)-10
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI Motion JPEGMPEG4 AVC/H.264
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out-+
Hd video connection-HDMI, Component
Lens and Optics
LensOlympus ED lens; 14 Lenses in 11 Groups, 4 Aspherical Lenses, 3 ED LensesSony G Lens, 13 elements in 10 groups including 1 ED, 1 asph. element
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)26.00 - 676.0028.00 - 560.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)6.00-
Zoom ratio (x)2620
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.360.19 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)101
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 5
  • 2
  • 108
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeCCD contrast detectionContrast Detection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF typeEVF type, 201K pixels
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.73
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen-+
Tilt swivel screen--
1↑Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)10-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, High Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto, 125 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent 1
  • fluorescent 2
  • fluorescent 3
  • one-touch
  • overcast
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1
  • fluorescent 2
  • fluorescent 3
  • incandescent
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 151/4000 - 30
Bulb mode+-
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesDigital ESP, Spot, Center-Weighted, Face Detection (w/ Face Detection AF)Multi Pattern, Center Weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Landscape, Sport, Night Scene, Night+Portrait, Indoor, Candle, Sunset, Fireworks, Multi-fireworksEasy, Sweep Panorama, Anti motion blur, Handheld Twilight, High Sensitivity, Twilight,Twilight Portrait, Landscape, Portrait
Self timer (s)
  • 12
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • fill-in + red-eye reduction
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow synchro 2
  • slow synchro1
  • slow1 + red-eye reduction
  • wireless
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow synchro
Flash range descriptionTBDISO Auto: 0.3m-9.2m(W), 1.5m-5.1m(T)
Usable memory types
  • x
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)011
Included memory typebuilt-in memoryInternal
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
  • multi-connector
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)-1.55
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)-10
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-10
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)-0.31
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.23
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)-0.67
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)-0.01
Startup time (s)-2.3
Flash cycle time, full power (s)-6
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)-390
Battery form factor4 x AAProprietary Info LITHIUM
Usable battery types
  • alkaline disposables
  • nimh rechargeables
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included4 x AA Alkaline disposables1 x Proprietary Lithium ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)-+
Software
Included software
  • olympus master 2 software cd-rom
  • sony cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • windows 2000/xp/vista; mac os x v10.3+
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-10fps Full-resolution Burst Mode, Optical Image Stabilization, Tilt LCD, Intelligent Scene Recognition, Face Detection



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