Canon S100 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Following is a complete assessment of the Canon S100 versus Olympus SP-600 UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the SP-600 UZ (12MP) is relatively close but the S100 (1/1.7") and SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The S100 was manufactured 23 months after the SP-600 UZ which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S100 grades vs the SP-600 UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S100 and Olympus SP-600 UZ. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon S100 Gallery and Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon S100 features physical measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-600 UZ has specifications of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Contrast the Canon S100 versus Olympus SP-600 UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the S100 against the SP-600 UZ.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and SP-600 UZ is 93 and 69 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The pic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S100 and SP-600 UZ.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The S100 has the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler. The more recent S100 should have an advantage in sensor tech.