Canon SX70 HS vs Olympus SP-100

Let's look closer at the Canon SX70 HS and Olympus SP-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and SP-100 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was released 4 years after the SP-100 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX70 HS scores against the SP-100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and Olympus Stylus SP-100. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX70 HS Gallery and Olympus SP-100 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX70 HS offers outside dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") along with a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Olympus SP-100 has specifications of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") having a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX70 HS and Olympus SP-100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SX70 HS against the SP-100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX70 HS and SP-100 is 63 and 63 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX70 HS and SP-100.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX70 HS to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The younger SX70 HS should have an advantage in sensor tech.