Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus SP-100

Lets look closer at the Canon SX400 IS and Olympus SP-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the SP-100 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was announced 7 months after the SP-100 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX400 IS grades vs the SP-100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS and Olympus Stylus SP-100. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX400 IS Gallery and Olympus SP-100 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX400 IS enjoys outside measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-100 has specifications of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).

See the Canon SX400 IS and Olympus SP-100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX400 IS compared to the SP-100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and SP-100 is 81 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX400 IS and SP-100.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photos but you really should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The younger SX400 IS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.