Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus SP-100

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX210 IS versus Olympus SP-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the SP-100 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was introduced 4 years earlier than the SP-100 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX210 IS grades vs the SP-100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS and Olympus Stylus SP-100. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX210 IS Gallery and Olympus SP-100 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX210 IS has external dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Olympus SP-100 has proportions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") along with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX210 IS versus Olympus SP-100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX210 IS versus the SP-100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX210 IS and SP-100 is 90 and 63 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The graphic here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX210 IS and SP-100.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus SP-100 to resolve extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older SX210 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.