Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus SP-100
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Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus SP-100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
- Announced August 2013
- Replaced the Canon SX500 IS
- Successor is Canon SX520 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
- Introduced January 2014

Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus SP-100 Overview
Below is a thorough analysis of the Canon SX510 HS and Olympus SP-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and SP-100 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX510 HS was introduced 5 months earlier than the SP-100 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going in to a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX510 HS grades vs the SP-100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus SP-100 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Olympus Stylus SP-100. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Olympus SP-100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Olympus SP-100
SX510 HS | SP-100 | |||
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Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Canon SX510 HS
SP-100 | SX510 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Olympus SP-100
SX510 HS | SP-100 | |||
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Introduced | August 2013 | ![]() | January 2014 | Same generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus SP-100 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX510 HS has got outer measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 349 grams (0.77 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).
Check the Canon SX510 HS and Olympus SP-100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SX510 HS vs the SP-100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX510 HS and SP-100 is 80 and 63 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus SP-100 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The visual below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX510 HS and SP-100.
Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus SP-100 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus SP-100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | Olympus Stylus SP-100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | Olympus Stylus SP-100 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2013-08-22 | 2014-01-29 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 1 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/2.9-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 461k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 920k dot |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1700s |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 349g (0.77 pounds) | 594g (1.31 pounds) |
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 Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 photographs | 330 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6LH | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $249 | $400 |