Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V with Olympus SP-590 UZ Overview
Let's compare Olympus SP-590 UZ with Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V.
These models are included in the Small Sensor Superzoom cameras.
Olympus SP-590 UZ was released in 2009, and Sony HX400V in 2014.
Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V is newer, which is a plus. SP-590 UZ 5 years older.
The sensor resolution of Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V is greater than that of SP-590 UZ. The difference of 8 MP is quite a lot.
The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the second camera (Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight.
A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark.
At Sony HX400V, the maximum ISO is greater by 6400.
Both cameras have Yes image stabilization.
Sony HX400V has a larger 3-inch Tilting screen, the other camera has a 2-inch Fixed screen.
Both cameras have a electronic viewfinder.
All viewfinders has no electronic viewfinderk dot resolution.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Olympus SP-590 UZ has 10.0 fps continuous shooting.
Olympus SP-590 UZ has 10.0 fps continuous shooting.
| General |
SP-590 UZ |
Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V |
| Brand |
Olympus
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Sony
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| Model |
SP-590 UZ |
Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V |
| Announced |
January, 2009 |
February, 2014 |
| Body Type |
SLR-like (bridge) |
SLR-like (bridge) |
| Lens |
| Lens Mount |
fixed lens |
fixed lens |
| Manual Focus |
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| Focal Lens Multiplier |
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| Number of Lenses |
0 |
0 |
| Macro Focus Range |
1 |
1 |
| Screen |
| Screen Size |
2" |
3" |
| Screen Type |
Fixed |
Tilting |
| Screen Resolution |
230k pixels |
921k pixels |
| Touch Screen |
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| Live View |
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| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder |
Electronic |
Electronic |
| Viewfinder Resolution |
no electronic viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Coverage |
n/a% |
100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification |
0.0 |
0.0 |
| Autofocus |
| AF Touch |
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| AF Continuous |
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| AF Single |
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| AF Tracking |
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| AF Selective |
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| AF Center |
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| AF Multi Area |
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| AF Live View |
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| AF Face Detection |
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| AF Contrast Detection |
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| AF Phase Detection |
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| Number of Focus Points |
0 |
9 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points |
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0 |
| Photography Features |
| RAW Support |
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| Min Shutter Speed |
1/15 sec |
1/30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/2000 sec |
1/4000 sec |
| Continuous Shooting |
6.0 fps |
10.0 fps |
| Shutter Priority |
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| Aperture Priority |
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| Manual Exposure Mode |
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| Exposure Compensation |
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| Custom White Balance |
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| Image Stabilization |
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| Built-in Flash |
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| Flash Range |
8.00 |
8.50 |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash) |
| External Flash |
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| AE Bracketing |
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| AE Bracketing Range |
±2 EV |
± EV |
| WB Bracketing |
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| Sensor |
| Sensor Size |
1/2.3 |
1/2.3 |
| Sensor Type |
CCD |
BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor Dimensions |
6.08 x 4.56 mm |
mm |
| Sensor Area |
27.7 mm² |
0.0 mm² |
| Sensor Resolution |
12 MP |
20 MP |
| Max Image Resolution |
3968 x 2976 |
5184 x 3888 |
| Max Native ISO |
6400 |
12800 |
| Min Native ISO |
64 |
80 |
| Max Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Min Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Video Features |
| 4K |
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| Max Video Resolution |
640 x 480 |
1920 x 1080 |
| Video Formats |
Motion JPEG |
MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Timelapse Recording |
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| Microphone Port |
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| Headphone Port |
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| Exposure Modes |
| Multi-Segment |
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| Average |
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| Spot |
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| Partial |
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| AF-Area |
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| Center Weighted |
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| Connectivity |
| GPS |
None |
Built-In |
| Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Built-In |
| Bluetooth |
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| HDMI |
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| USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Battery |
| Battery Life |
0 shots |
300 shots |
| Battery Type |
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Battery Pack |
| Battery Model |
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NP-BX1 |
| Physical |
| Weight |
413 g |
660 g |
| Physical Dimensions |
116 x 84 x 81 mm |
130 x 93 x 103 mm |
| Environmental Sealing |
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| Water Proof |
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| Dust Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Crush Proof |
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| Freeze Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Storage |
| Storage Type |
xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage Slots |
1 |
1 |
| Other Features |
| Self Timer |
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| Selfie Friendly |
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