Fujifilm XP90 vs Olympus SP-100

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm XP90 and Olympus SP-100, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) and the SP-100 (16MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP90 was launched 24 months after the SP-100 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm XP90 being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm XP90 matches up versus the SP-100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm XP90 & Olympus Stylus SP-100. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP90 Gallery & Olympus SP-100 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP90 comes with outside dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) while 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).

Contrast the Fujifilm XP90 and Olympus SP-100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XP90 against the SP-100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP90 and SP-100 is 91 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The pic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP90 and SP-100.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs though you really should consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher Fujifilm XP90 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.