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Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus SP-100

Portability
65
Imaging
33
Features
39
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus SP-100 Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(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
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
  • 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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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Olympus SP-100

 SX10 IS SP-100 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Canon SX10 IS

 SP-100 SX10 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2009More modern by 61 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Olympus SP-100

 SX10 IS SP-100 
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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-100 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500 seconds)
includes face detect autofocus
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
44
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Street photography information
Olympus SP-100 Street photography information
49
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (600 grams)
42
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition in class (594 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Sports photography information
Olympus SP-100 Sports photography information
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incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
53
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Travel photography information
Olympus SP-100 Travel photography information
52
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (28mm)
great zoom (560mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (600g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
53
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (594 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-100 as a Landscape photography camera
34
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
47
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Vlogging highlights
Olympus SP-100 Vlogging highlights
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pretty wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (600 grams)
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic socket
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (594g)
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Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus SP-100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Olympus SP-100
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISOlympus Stylus SP-100
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