Canon SX30 IS vs Olympus SP-100

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon SX30 IS vs Olympus SP-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the SP-100 (16MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

The SX30 IS was manufactured 4 years before the SP-100 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX30 IS scores against the SP-100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS & Olympus Stylus SP-100. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX30 IS Gallery & Olympus SP-100 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX30 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-100 has sizing of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX30 IS vs Olympus SP-100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SX30 IS against the SP-100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX30 IS and SP-100 is 64 and 63 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The pic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX30 IS and SP-100.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus SP-100 to offer more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX30 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.