Olympus SP-590UZ Specifications

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Specifications

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Model Name:	Olympus SP-590 UltraZoom
Prices:
Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:
Successor:
General
Model Number:	SP-590UZ
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	EVF
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$449.99
Street Price:
Date Available:	2009-03-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	13.2 oz (373 g)
Size:	4.3 x 3.5 x 3.9 in. (110 x 89 x 98 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CCD
Sensor Manufacturer:
Effective Megapixels:	12.0
Sensor Format:	1/2.33 inch
Sensor size:	28.198mm² (6.13mm x 4.6mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	1.54 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	4:3, 16:9
Color Filter Type:
Anti Aliasing Filter:
Self-Cleaning:	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	Yes
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No
DxO Sensor Score:
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	3968 x 2976 (11.8 MP, 4:3), 3968 x 2232 (8.9 MP, 16:9), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1280 x 960 (1.2 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3)
Image File Format:	JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	n/a
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes
Movie Resolution:	640x480 (30/15) 320x240 (30/15)
Movie File Format:	AVI Motion JPEG
Composite Video Out:	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
HD Video Out:	No
HD Video Connection:

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	n/a
Lens:	Olympus ED lens; 14 Lenses in 11 Groups, 4 Aspherical Lenses, 3 ED Lenses
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	26 - 676mm
Focal Length (actual):	4.6 - 119.6mm
Zoom Ratio:	26.00x
Aperture Range:	f/2.8 (wide) / f/5.0 (tele) - f/8.0
Integrated ND Filter:	No
Normal Focus Range:	10 cm to Infinity 3.9 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	1 cm to Infinity 0.4 in to Infinity
Filter Thread:	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	5x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	CCD contrast detection
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	EVF / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	EVF type
Focus Peaking:	No
EVF Resolution:
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	2.7
Rear Display Resolution:	230,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No
Articulating Screen:	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No
Selfie Screen:	No
Max Playback Zoom:	10.0x
Top Deck Display:

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):
Minimum ISO (native):
ISO Settings:	Auto, High Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Overcast, Tungsten, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Fluorescent 3, One-Touch
Shutter Speed Range:	1/2000 - 15 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Digital ESP, Spot, Center-Weighted, Face Detection (w/ Face Detection AF)
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Portrait, Landscape, Landscape, Sport, Night Scene, Night+Portrait, Indoor, Candle, Sunset, Fireworks, Multi-fireworks, Multiple Exposure, Cuisine, Documents, Smile Shot, Beach & Snow, Bird Watching, Pre-capture Movie, Quick Shutter, Soft Background Shot
Self Timer:	12 seconds seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Fill-in + Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro1, Slow1 + Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro 2, Off, Wireless
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a
Flash Range Description:	TBD
Max Flash Sync:
Flash Exposure Compensation:
External Flash Connection:	n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	xD
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No
RAW Capture Support:	No
Uncompressed Format:
Movie File Format:	AVI Motion JPEG
Included Memory:	0.0 MB
Included Memory Type:	built-in memory
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No
NFC:	No
Bluetooth:	No
Built-In GPS:	No
Microphone Jack:	No
Headphone Jack:	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	No
DPOF Compliant:	No
Remote Control:	No
Remote Control Type:
Connections (extended):	DC Input

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):
Shutter Lag (prefocused):
Shutter Lag (notes):
Startup Time:
Play -> Record Time:
Flash cycle time, full power:
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	4 x AA
Usable Battery Types:	Alkaline disposables, NiMH rechargeables
Batteries Included:	4 x AA Alkaline disposables
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	No
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:	OLYMPUS Master 2 Software CD-ROM
OS Compatibility:	Windows 2000/XP/Vista; Mac OS X v10.3+
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features: