Olympus E-510 vs Olympus SP-100
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![Olympus E-510 front Olympus E-510 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-E-510/Olympus-E-510-front.jpg)
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Olympus E-510 vs Olympus SP-100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 490g - 136 x 92 x 68mm
- Launched November 2007
- Alternate Name is EVOLT E-510
- Succeeded the Olympus E-500
- Refreshed by Olympus E-520
(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
- Announced January 2014
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Olympus E-510 vs Olympus SP-100 Overview
Below, we are looking at the Olympus E-510 vs Olympus SP-100, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the E-510 (10MP) and SP-100 (16MP) and the E-510 (Four Thirds) and SP-100 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.
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The E-510 was revealed 7 years earlier than the SP-100 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the E-510 grades versus the SP-100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Olympus E-510 vs Olympus SP-100 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-510 and Olympus Stylus SP-100. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-510 Gallery and Olympus SP-100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-510 over the Olympus SP-100
E-510 | SP-100 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Olympus E-510
SP-100 | E-510 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | November 2007 | Fresher by 75 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-510 and Olympus SP-100
E-510 | SP-100 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither has Touch display |
Olympus E-510 vs Olympus SP-100 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-510 has exterior measurements of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) while the Olympus SP-100 has proportions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") along with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-510 vs Olympus SP-100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the E-510 compared to the SP-100.
![Olympus E-510 vs Olympus SP-100 size comparison Olympus E-510 vs Olympus SP-100 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-E-510-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SP-100-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-510 and SP-100 is 69 and 63 respectively.
![Olympus E-510 vs Olympus SP-100 top view buttons comparison Olympus E-510 vs Olympus SP-100 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-E-510-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SP-100-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus E-510 vs Olympus SP-100 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The visual here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-510 and SP-100.
As you have seen, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-510 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Olympus SP-100 will offer greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older E-510 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
![Olympus E-510 vs Olympus SP-100 sensor size comparison Olympus E-510 vs Olympus SP-100 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-E-510-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SP-100-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus E-510 vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus E-510 vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus E-510 vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-E-510-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SP-100-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Olympus E-510 vs Olympus SP-100 Specifications
Olympus E-510 | Olympus Stylus SP-100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus E-510 | Olympus Stylus SP-100 |
Alternate name | EVOLT E-510 | - |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2007-11-23 | 2014-01-29 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 3 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.9-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Number of lenses | 45 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 920 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1700 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 490 grams (1.08 pounds) | 594 grams (1.31 pounds) |
Dimensions | 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") | 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 52 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 442 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 photos |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $550 | $400 |