Canon SX20 IS vs Olympus SP-100
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Canon SX20 IS vs Olympus SP-100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
- Launched July 2010
- Replaced the Canon SX10 IS
- Replacement is Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
- Introduced January 2014
Canon SX20 IS vs Olympus SP-100 Overview
Following is a in depth review of the Canon SX20 IS versus Olympus SP-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the SX20 IS (12MP) and SP-100 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe SX20 IS was revealed 4 years before the SP-100 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX20 IS scores versus the SP-100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon SX20 IS vs Olympus SP-100 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS & Olympus Stylus SP-100. The full galleries are available at Canon SX20 IS Gallery & Olympus SP-100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Olympus SP-100
SX20 IS | SP-100 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Canon SX20 IS
SP-100 | SX20 IS | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | July 2010 | More modern by 43 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Olympus SP-100
SX20 IS | SP-100 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Canon SX20 IS vs Olympus SP-100 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX20 IS provides physical measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") along 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).
Compare the Canon SX20 IS versus Olympus SP-100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX20 IS and the SP-100.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX20 IS and SP-100 is 65 and 63 respectively.
Canon SX20 IS vs Olympus SP-100 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The picture underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX20 IS and SP-100.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus SP-100 to show extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged SX20 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Canon SX20 IS vs Olympus SP-100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Olympus Stylus SP-100 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Olympus Stylus SP-100 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-07-06 | 2014-01-29 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
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) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/2.9-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 920k dots |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/1700s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.80 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/500s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 600 grams (1.32 pounds) | 594 grams (1.31 pounds) |
Physical 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 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 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $500 | $400 |