Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus SP-100

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon SX150 IS versus Olympus SP-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the SP-100 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was released 20 months prior to the SP-100 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX150 IS scores versus the SP-100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS & Olympus Stylus SP-100. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX150 IS Gallery & Olympus SP-100 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX150 IS has got external dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-100 has proportions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") and a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).

Check the Canon SX150 IS versus Olympus SP-100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX150 IS vs the SP-100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and SP-100 is 86 and 63 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX150 IS and SP-100.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus SP-100 to render more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged SX150 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.