Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus SP-100

Here, we are comparing the Canon SX410 IS versus Olympus SP-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and SP-100 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was launched 13 months after the SP-100 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX410 IS being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX410 IS matches up versus the SP-100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS and Olympus Stylus SP-100. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX410 IS Gallery and Olympus SP-100 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX410 IS features outer dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-100 has dimensions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") and a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).

See the Canon SX410 IS versus Olympus SP-100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX410 IS against the SP-100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX410 IS and SP-100 is 80 and 63 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The picture underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX410 IS and SP-100.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX410 IS to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The more recent SX410 IS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.