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Canon SX60 HS vs Olympus SP-100

Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
67
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX60 HS front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Canon SX60 HS vs Olympus SP-100 Key Specs

Canon SX60 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 650g - 128 x 93 x 114mm
  • Launched September 2014
  • Previous Model is Canon SX50 HS
Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Canon SX60 HS vs Olympus SP-100 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Canon SX60 HS vs Olympus SP-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the SP-100 (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was introduced 8 months after the SP-100 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX60 HS matches up vs the SP-100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX60 HS over the Olympus SP-100

 SX60 HS SP-100 
LaunchedSeptember 2014January 2014Newer by 8 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Canon SX60 HS

 SP-100 SX60 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX60 HS and Olympus SP-100

 SX60 HS SP-100 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon SX60 HS vs Olympus SP-100 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX60 HS has got exterior measurements of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Olympus SP-100 has measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") and a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX60 HS vs Olympus SP-100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX60 HS versus the SP-100.

Canon SX60 HS vs Olympus SP-100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX60 HS and SP-100 is 61 and 63 respectively.

Canon SX60 HS vs Olympus SP-100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Olympus SP-100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The picture here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX60 HS and SP-100.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you should always take the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent SX60 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon SX60 HS vs Olympus SP-100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX60 HS vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SP-100 Portrait photography highlights
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focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Street photography details
Olympus SP-100 Street photography details
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fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (650 grams)
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than average (594g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX60 HS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-100 as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Travel photography factors
Olympus SP-100 Travel photography factors
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (21mm)
long reach (1365mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (650 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (594 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX60 HS
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-100
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focusing manually
reasonably wide (21mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
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focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX60 HS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-100 as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (21mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone support
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
more heavy than competitors (650g)
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic support
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
heavier than average (594g)
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Canon SX60 HS vs Olympus SP-100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX60 HS and Olympus SP-100
 Canon PowerShot SX60 HSOlympus Stylus SP-100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Olympus Stylus SP-100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-09-16 2014-01-29
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 922 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1700s
Continuous shooting rate 6.4 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.50 m -
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 650 gr (1.43 lb) 594 gr (1.31 lb)
Dimensions 128 x 93 x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 127 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 pictures 330 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-10L LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $549 $400