Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Sony HX100V side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Olympus SP-590 UZ has external dimensions of 116 x 84 x 81 mm (4.57 x 3.31 x 3.19″) and weighs 413 g (0.91 lb / 14.57 oz) (including batteries). Sony HX100V has external dimensions of 122 x 87 x 93 mm (4.8 x 3.43 x 3.66″) and weighs 577 g (1.27 lb / 20.35 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Olympus SP-590 UZ and the Sony HX100V. Olympus SP-590 UZ is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 6mm narrower, 3mm shorter and 12mm thinner than Sony HX100V.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Sony HX100V.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Olympus SP-590 UZ is significantly lighter (164g ) than the Sony HX100V which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
With its weather-sealed body, we believe that the SP-590 UZ has a big advantage over the HX100V which doesn't provide any kind of environmental sealing.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Sony HX100V's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Olympus SP-590 UZ's 2.7" screen.
In addition to the size advantage, Sony HX100V LCD screen also has a
Tilting feature where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels. On the other hand, Olympus SP-590 UZ has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to HX100V.