Canon SX50 HS vs Olympus SP-100

Here, we are matching up the Canon SX50 HS and Olympus SP-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and SP-100 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was introduced 12 months earlier than the SP-100 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX50 HS grades against the SP-100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and Olympus Stylus SP-100. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX50 HS Gallery and Olympus SP-100 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX50 HS enjoys external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") having a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-100 has sizing of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX50 HS and Olympus SP-100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SX50 HS against the SP-100.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX50 HS and SP-100 is 65 and 63 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The image below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX50 HS and SP-100.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-100 to offer you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX50 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.