Nikon B500 vs Olympus SP-100

Here, we are looking at the Nikon B500 vs Olympus SP-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the B500 (16MP) and the SP-100 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The B500 was launched 2 years after the SP-100 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the B500 grades versus the SP-100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix B500 and Olympus Stylus SP-100. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon B500 Gallery and Olympus SP-100 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon B500 offers external measurements of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Olympus SP-100 has proportions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the B500 versus the SP-100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the B500 and SP-100 is 68 and 63 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The picture below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the B500 and SP-100.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of images though you need to take the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher B500 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.