Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus SP-100
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![Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX10-IS/Canon-SX10-IS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus SP-100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
- Revealed January 2009
- Later Model is Canon SX20 IS
(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
- Launched January 2014
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Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus SP-100 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Canon SX10 IS and Olympus SP-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and SP-100 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The SX10 IS was revealed 6 years before the SP-100 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX10 IS scores versus the SP-100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus SP-100 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS & Olympus Stylus SP-100. The full galleries are available at Canon SX10 IS Gallery & Olympus SP-100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Olympus SP-100
SX10 IS | SP-100 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Canon SX10 IS
SP-100 | SX10 IS | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 61 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Olympus SP-100
SX10 IS | SP-100 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus SP-100 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX10 IS enjoys exterior measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Olympus SP-100 has sizing of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") and a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).
See the Canon SX10 IS and Olympus SP-100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX10 IS vs the SP-100.
![Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus SP-100 size comparison Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus SP-100 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX10-IS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SP-100-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX10 IS and SP-100 is 65 and 63 respectively.
![Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus SP-100 top view buttons comparison Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus SP-100 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX10-IS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SP-100-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus SP-100 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The picture below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX10 IS and SP-100.
To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Olympus SP-100 to give extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus SP-100 sensor size comparison Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus SP-100 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX10-IS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SP-100-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX10-IS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SP-100-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus SP-100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | Olympus Stylus SP-100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | Olympus Stylus SP-100 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-01-15 | 2014-01-29 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/2.9-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 920 thousand dots |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/1700s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/500s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 600 grams (1.32 lb) | 594 grams (1.31 lb) |
Dimensions | 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") | 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $275 | $400 |