Compare Prices : Olympus SP-590UZ - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Don't worry, there will be a lot more comparison tables as this article progresses. Ready to see these four Super Zooms go head-to-head? Then keep reading, our special review starts right now!

Verdict: None of the cameras include memory cards. Instead, they have memory built right in, ranging from 22MB on the Olympus to 47MB on the Kodak and Nikon. You'll certainly want to add more memory, and all of the cameras except for the SP-590UZ support SD ...

Review summary: 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 ...

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

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

Review summary: Boasting a lengthy zoom capacity, with a focal length of 26-676mm, the Olympus SP-590UZ is a quality compact/DSLR bridge camera.

Verdict: A mixed bag. We liked the extreme aspirations of the Olympus SP-590Z but felt it didn't fully realise that 24x zoom's potential. Against that is the solid dual-stabilisation setup and the lack of noise in good light.

Pros: Incredible 26x zoom is versatile, good macro and super-macro modes

Cons: Lens has some imperfections, shots at ISO 800 and above suffer from noise

Verdict: Olympus's SP-590UZ does a good job of delivering some of the advantages of a larger SLR camera without an interchangeable lens system. Shots taken with the massive 26x zoom lens are almost always crisp and clear, and it comes equipped with a 12 ...

Review summary: Olympus advertises the SP-590UZ as having 'the strongest zoom ever built for a compact camera' and if the speed at which it protrudes from the body when you switch the power on is anything to go ...

Verdict: The Olympus SP-590UZ is a frustrating camera. It's comfortable to hold and relatively intuitive (apart from the annoying lack of auto flash pop-up) with a good mix of automatic scene modes and scope for manual capture. There are also plenty of fun ...