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Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus SP-100

Portability
80
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus SP-100 Key Specs

Canon SX510 HS
(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
Olympus SP-100
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Olympus SP-100

 SX510 HS SP-100 
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Canon SX510 HS

 SP-100 SX510 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Olympus SP-100

 SX510 HS SP-100 
IntroducedAugust 2013January 2014Same generation
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus SP-100 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX510 HS
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-100
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manual focus
has face detection focus
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
44
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Street photography features
Olympus SP-100 Street photography features
50
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors (594g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Sports photography advice
Olympus SP-100 Sports photography advice
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incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (250 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
53
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX510 HS
Travel photography with Olympus SP-100
54
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (250 CIPA)
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
53
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (594 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Landscape photography information
Olympus SP-100 Landscape photography information
40
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery pack (250 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
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has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Vlogging factors
Olympus SP-100 Vlogging factors
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quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
29
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic jack
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
heavier than competitors (594g)
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Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus SP-100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and Olympus SP-100
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSOlympus Stylus SP-100
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