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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Olympus SP-100

Portability
59
Imaging
84
Features
77
Overall
81
Fujifilm GFX 50S front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Olympus SP-100 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50S
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 740g - 148 x 94 x 91mm
  • Announced January 2017
Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Released January 2014
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Olympus SP-100 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Olympus SP-100, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S (51MP) and SP-100 (16MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S (Medium format) and SP-100 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S was unveiled 3 years later than the SP-100 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm GFX 50S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S grades vs the SP-100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S over the Olympus SP-100

 Fujifilm GFX 50S SP-100 
ReleasedJanuary 2017January 2014Fresher by 37 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k460kCrisper display (+1900k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Fujifilm GFX 50S

 SP-100 Fujifilm GFX 50S 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Olympus SP-100

 Fujifilm GFX 50S SP-100 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Olympus SP-100 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm GFX 50S offers physical dimensions of 148mm x 94mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) while the Olympus SP-100 has sizing of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Olympus SP-100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S vs the SP-100.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Olympus SP-100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and SP-100 is 59 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Olympus SP-100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Olympus SP-100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and SP-100.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm GFX 50S using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm GFX 50S will give you greater detail having an extra 35 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm GFX 50S should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Olympus SP-100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Portrait photography factors
Olympus SP-100 Portrait photography factors
90
you can focus manually
megapixel count amazing (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
44
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Street photography advice
Olympus SP-100 Street photography advice
73
has a tilting screen
large sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
comes with touch focus
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
42
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than others in class (594g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Sports photography factors
Olympus SP-100 Sports photography factors
69
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count amazing (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
max fps low (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (400 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Travel photography info
Olympus SP-100 Travel photography info
64
environment proofing
comes with touch focus
megapixel count amazing (51 megapixels)
terrible battery (400 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
53
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (594 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SP-100 Landscape photography highlights
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
megapixel count amazing (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (400 per charge)
47
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Vlogging factors
Olympus SP-100 Vlogging factors
33
touchscreen capability
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
29
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone support
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
more heavy than others in class (594 grams)
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Olympus SP-100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S and Olympus SP-100
 Fujifilm GFX 50SOlympus Stylus SP-100
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm GFX 50S Olympus Stylus SP-100
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2017-01-18 2014-01-29
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by X Processor Pro -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Medium format 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 51MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Peak resolution 8256 x 6192 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 12800
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 117 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm G fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Number of lenses 12 -
Focal length multiplier 0.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 2,360k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 920k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 1.07x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 360 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1700 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash options Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/125 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p) 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
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 740 gr (1.63 lbs) 594 gr (1.31 lbs)
Dimensions 148 x 94 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 400 photos 330 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-T125 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 2 1
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