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Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus SP-100

Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus SP-100 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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
  • Revealed January 2014
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus SP-100 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus SP-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and the SP-100 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL300 was launched 3 years earlier than the SP-100 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm SL300 grades versus the SP-100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Olympus SP-100

 Fujifilm SL300 SP-100 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Fujifilm SL300

 SP-100 Fujifilm SL300 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2012More recent by 25 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Olympus SP-100

 Fujifilm SL300 SP-100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus SP-100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm SL300 enjoys physical dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Olympus SP-100 has measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") having a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 vs the SP-100.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus SP-100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL300 and SP-100 is 67 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus SP-100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus SP-100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The graphic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm SL300 and SP-100.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus SP-100 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm SL300 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus SP-100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Portrait photography factors
Olympus SP-100 Portrait photography factors
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good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-100 as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition in class (510 grams)
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has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (594 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm SL300
Sports photography with Olympus SP-100
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long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Travel photography features
Olympus SP-100 Travel photography features
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good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (510g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (594 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Landscape photography info
Olympus SP-100 Landscape photography info
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quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm SL300
Vlogging with Olympus SP-100
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quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
heavier than competition in class (510 grams)
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relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic support
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
heavier than competition in class (594 grams)
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus SP-100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL300 and Olympus SP-100
 Fujifilm FinePix SL300Olympus Stylus SP-100
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL300 Olympus Stylus SP-100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2014-01-29
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dots
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1700s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 510 grams (1.12 lbs) 594 grams (1.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 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 300 shots 330 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-85 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $280 $400