Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus SP-100

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SX160 IS versus Olympus SP-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the SP-100 (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was released 7 months prior to the SP-100 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX160 IS matches up vs the SP-100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS & Olympus Stylus SP-100. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX160 IS Gallery & Olympus SP-100 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX160 IS provides outside dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") with a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-100 has measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") along with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX160 IS versus Olympus SP-100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX160 IS versus the SP-100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX160 IS and SP-100 is 86 and 63 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX160 IS and SP-100.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of images though you need to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged SX160 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.