Clicky

Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus SP-100

Portability
71
Imaging
53
Features
85
Overall
65
Olympus OM-D E-M1 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus SP-100 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 497g - 130 x 94 x 63mm
  • Revealed October 2013
  • New Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Launched January 2014
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus SP-100 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus E-M1 and Olympus SP-100, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-M1 (16MP) and the SP-100 (16MP) is fairly similar but the E-M1 (Four Thirds) and SP-100 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The E-M1 was introduced 3 months earlier than the SP-100 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the E-M1 scores against the SP-100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 over the Olympus SP-100

 E-M1 SP-100 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1037k460kSharper display (+577k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Olympus E-M1

 SP-100 E-M1 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 and Olympus SP-100

 E-M1 SP-100 
LaunchedOctober 2013January 2014Similar age
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus SP-100 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1 has physical dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") with a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-100 has proportions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") and a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-M1 and Olympus SP-100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the E-M1 against the SP-100.

Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus SP-100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 and SP-100 is 71 and 63 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus SP-100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus SP-100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The picture here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1 and SP-100.

To sum up, both cameras have the same megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The E-M1 uses the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult.

Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus SP-100 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-100 as a Portrait photography camera
71
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320 seconds)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
44
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detect focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-M1
Street photography with Olympus SP-100
78
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
supports focus via touch
weather sealing
lighter than average in class (497g)
good high ISO (25,600)
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competitors (594 grams)
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1 Sports photography details
Olympus SP-100 Sports photography details
70
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
not so great battery life (350 shots)
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1 Travel photography advice
Olympus SP-100 Travel photography advice
65
lighter than average in class (497 grams)
weather sealing
supports focus via touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
not so great battery life (350 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly display
53
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (594g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M1
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-100
73
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
not so great battery life (350 CIPA)
47
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1 Vlogging advice
Olympus SP-100 Vlogging advice
36
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic jack
lighter than average in class (497g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone jack
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors (594g)
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus SP-100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 and Olympus SP-100
 Olympus OM-D E-M1Olympus Stylus SP-100
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1 Olympus Stylus SP-100
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-10-28 2014-01-29
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePIC VII -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 81 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,037k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 920k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash options Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), Manual Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/320 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 497g (1.10 pounds) 594g (1.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 757 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 images 330 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLN-1 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $799 $400