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Olympus SP-590 UZ Reviews

Digital camera - compact - 12.0 Mpix - optical zoom: 26 x - supported memory: xD, microSD More product details

$311.88

MyMode holds four groups of custom settings (cnet.com)

12MP resolution, 26 - 676mm f2.8-5.0 26X zoom lens, Sensor shift image stabilization, 2.7” 230... (electronicsme.com)

alaTest Review Summary for Olympus SP-590 UZ

We have collected and analyzed 47 expert reviews and 144 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 75/100 and users rate it 86/100. The average review date is June 12, 2009. We have compared these reviews to 556317 reviews from other Digital Compact Cameras. The alaScore™ for this product is 96/100 = Excellent. Last update: November 19, 2009.

alaSCORE 96

960100

191 reviews

November, 2009

75 / 100

47 Experts

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86 / 100

144 Users

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from $311.88

Expert Reviews (47)

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Olympus SP-590 UZ

By (cnet.com)

MyMode holds four groups of custom settings

Image noise and softness even at low ISO sensitivities

Aside from a debatably useful 26x zoom lens, there's little that's notable about the Olympus SP-590 UZ.

Photos: Olympus SP-590 UZ Olympus may be leading in the lens-length wars with...

Rating

68100

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cnet.com
US

Olympus SP-590 UZ

By (electronicsme.com)

If you're ready to take a step up from an automatic point-and-shoot camera to something that gives you a little more creative control, the SP-590UZ makes an excellent choice. Any camera that combines a small sensor and an extreme zoom range is going ...

12MP resolution, 26 - 676mm f2.8-5.0 26X zoom lens, Sensor shift image stabilization, 2.7” 230,000 dot LCD display, Electronic Viewfinder

The biggest news about the new Olympus SP-590UZ digital camera is its...

Olympus SP-590UZ Review: The biggest news about the new Olympus SP-590UZ...

Rating

80100

Partner Source
electronicsme.com
US

Olympus SP-590UZ

By Tim Barribeau (digitalcamerainfo.com)

The $450 Olympus SP-590UZ has the biggest zoom in town, a whopping 26x lens, but lacks the performance or features to distance it from the competition.

The Olympus SP-590UZ arrived with a splash, thanks to it's record-breaking zoom magnification. However, it comes up against stiff competition from other companies putting forward strong cameras in the ultrazoom category

Introduction The $450 Olympus SP-590UZ has the biggest zoom in town, a...

Rating

78100

digitalcamerainfo.com

User Reviews (144)

US

The more I use it, the more I like it.

By Bill Startt (digitalcamera-hq.com)

I bought my camera on line based on specifications only. I have had it for about two months and the more I use it, the...

US

Great Camera

By Donna (digitalcamera-hq.com)

I did a lot of research before choosing this camera and I think it paid off. I absolutely love it. I shoot mostly outdoor nature...

US

Olympus SP-590 UZ

By (ciao.com)

I just purchased - and returned - the new Olympus 590UZ 26X seperzoom. It is a very large brick of a camera body and I can see hand cramps if trying to carry it all day (and I am a big guy). It has a very cheap feel to it - the plastics are very hard and...

photo quality good

The long lens had difficulty focusing at mid - zoom to its extreme at dusk

Manufacturer's Description

The SP series is an ultra zoom legend and with the SP-590UZ Olympus improved its zoom competence once more: due to the built-in 26x ultra zoom it is now nearly impossible to escape the SP-590UZ. The dual image stabilization 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...

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