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Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus SP-100

Portability
80 Imaging
39 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
Portability
63 Imaging
40 Features
48 Overall
43

Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus SP-100 Key Specs

Canon SX500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Renewed by Canon SX510 HS
Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus SP-100 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Canon SX500 IS versus Olympus SP-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the SP-100 (16MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was launched 17 months prior to the SP-100 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX500 IS matches up vs the SP-100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Olympus SP-100

		

		

			
 SX500 IS SP-100 
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Canon SX500 IS

		

		

			
 SP-100 SX500 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014August 2012Fresher by 17 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Olympus SP-100

		

		

			
 SX500 IS SP-100 
Focus manually  Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Absent Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus SP-100 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX500 IS comes with outer measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-100 has proportions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX500 IS versus Olympus SP-100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX500 IS and the SP-100.
Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus SP-100 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX500 IS and SP-100 is 80 and 63 respectively.
Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus SP-100 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus SP-100 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX500 IS and SP-100.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of images though you might want to factor the age  of the cameras into account. The older SX500 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus SP-100 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Portrait photography factors
Olympus SP-100 Portrait photography factors
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 manual focus
 high flash sync speed (1/1,600s)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 supports face detection focusing
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 supports face detect focusing
 no external flash support
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Street photography information
Olympus SP-100 Street photography information
51
 image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
42
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 more heavy than competitors in class (594g)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SX500 IS
Sports photography with Olympus SP-100
44
 great zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (195 CIPA)
 does not have phase detect AF
53
 excellent zoom range (24-1200mm  50.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 supports tracking focus
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SX500 IS
Travel photography with Olympus SP-100
59
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (24mm)
 long reach (720mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 terrible battery (195 CIPA)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
53
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 long reach (1200mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 more heavy than competitors in class (594g)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus SP-100 as a Landscape photography camera
46
 manual focus
 decently wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 terrible battery (195 CIPA)
 no Timelapse mode
47
 has manual focus
 decently wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Vlogging information
Olympus SP-100 Vlogging information
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 decently wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focusing
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no external microphone socket
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 decently wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 includes microphone socket
 sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
 display is not selfie friendly
 more heavy than competitors in class (594g)
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Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus SP-100 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Olympus SP-100
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISOlympus Stylus SP-100
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Olympus Stylus SP-100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-08-21 2014-01-29
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 1 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dots
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/1600 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Optional
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 341 gr (0.75 lb) 594 gr (1.31 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 195 images 330 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $299 $400