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Canon SX1 IS vs Olympus SP-100

Portability
64 Imaging
33 Features
53 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
Portability
63 Imaging
40 Features
48 Overall
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Canon SX1 IS vs Olympus SP-100 Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Released March 2009
Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Canon SX1 IS vs Olympus SP-100 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Canon SX1 IS vs Olympus SP-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and SP-100 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was released 5 years before the SP-100 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the SX1 IS scores versus the SP-100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Olympus SP-100

		

		

			
 SX1 IS SP-100 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Canon SX1 IS

		

		

			
 SP-100 SX1 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014March 2009Newer by 58 months
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Olympus SP-100

		

		

			
 SX1 IS SP-100 
Focus manually  Dial precise focusing
Touch friendly screen  Neither includes Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX1 IS vs Olympus SP-100 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX1 IS features outer dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") having a weight of 615 grams (1.36 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).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX1 IS against the SP-100.
Canon SX1 IS vs Olympus SP-100 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX1 IS and SP-100 is 64 and 63 respectively.
Canon SX1 IS vs Olympus SP-100 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX1 IS vs Olympus SP-100 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX1 IS and SP-100.
Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus SP-100 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
	
			Canon SX1 IS vs Olympus SP-100 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX1 IS vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX1 IS vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon SX1 IS
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-100
46
 has manual focus
 above average flash sync speed (1/500s)
 features face detect focusing
 saves RAW formats
 low MP (10MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
44
 focusing manually
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 supports face detect focusing
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon SX1 IS Street photography details
Olympus SP-100 Street photography details
56
 screen articulates fully
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW formats
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 more heavy than others (615g)
42
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 more heavy than competition in class (594 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX1 IS Sports photography features
Olympus SP-100 Sports photography features
33
 long zoom range (28-560mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
 low MP (10MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
53
 long zoom range (24-1200mm  50.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX1 IS Travel photography highlights
Olympus SP-100 Travel photography highlights
52
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 rather wide (28mm)
 very long reach (560mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 more heavy than others (615 grams)
 low MP (10MP)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
53
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (1200mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 more heavy than competition in class (594 grams)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX1 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus SP-100 as a Landscape photography camera
44
 has manual focus
 rather wide (28mm)
 screen is a decent size (2.8")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW formats
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 low MP (10MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of Timelapse mode
47
 focusing manually
 relatively wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16MP)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 does not have Timelapse function
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SX1 IS
Vlogging with Olympus SP-100
57
 rather wide (28mm)
 selfie friendly screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 lack of microphone support
 more heavy than others (615g)
29
 relatively wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focusing
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 includes microphone support
 sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 more heavy than competition in class (594g)
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Canon SX1 IS vs Olympus SP-100 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Olympus SP-100
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISOlympus Stylus SP-100
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Olympus Stylus SP-100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-03-27 2014-01-29
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dots
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 5.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 615 grams (1.36 lbs) 594 grams (1.31 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 330 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
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