Canon S100 vs Olympus SP-610UZ

In this article, we are analyzing the Canon S100 and Olympus SP-610UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is fairly comparable but the S100 (1/1.7") and SP-610UZ (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S100 was released 12 months after the SP-610UZ and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S100 matches up vs the SP-610UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S100 and Olympus SP-610UZ. The complete galleries are provided at Canon S100 Gallery and Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon S100 has got external measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-610UZ has dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Examine the Canon S100 and Olympus SP-610UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the S100 vs the SP-610UZ.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S100 and SP-610UZ is 93 and 79 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The picture here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S100 and SP-610UZ.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S100 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Olympus SP-610UZ will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern S100 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.