Canon G3 X vs Olympus SP-100

Following is a in depth comparison of the Canon G3 X vs Olympus SP-100, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the G3 X (20MP) and SP-100 (16MP) and the G3 X (1") and SP-100 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The G3 X was launched 17 months after the SP-100 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the G3 X scores versus the SP-100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G3 X and Olympus Stylus SP-100. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G3 X Gallery and Olympus SP-100 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon G3 X comes with outside dimensions of 123mm x 77mm x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 733 grams (1.62 lbs) and the Olympus SP-100 has sizing of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).

Check out the Canon G3 X vs Olympus SP-100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the G3 X compared to the SP-100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G3 X and SP-100 is 60 and 63 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G3 X and SP-100.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G3 X due to its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Canon G3 X will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger G3 X will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.