Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus SP-100
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus SP-100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus SP-100 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix SL300 & Olympus Stylus SP-100. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm SL300 Gallery & Olympus SP-100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Olympus SP-100
Fujifilm SL300 | SP-100 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Fujifilm SL300
SP-100 | Fujifilm SL300 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 25 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Olympus SP-100
Fujifilm SL300 | SP-100 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen size |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Equal 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).
Contrast the Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus SP-100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus SP-100 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 | Olympus Stylus SP-100 | |
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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 |