Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus SP-100
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus SP-100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 469g - 124 x 85 x 45mm
- Introduced February 2015
- Replaced the Olympus E-M5
- Replacement is Olympus E-M5 III
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400 (Expand 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
Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus SP-100 Overview
Below is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus SP-100, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Olympus. The resolution of the E-M5 II (16MP) and the SP-100 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the E-M5 II (Four Thirds) and SP-100 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-M5 II was unveiled 13 months later than the SP-100 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the E-M5 II scores against the SP-100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus SP-100 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M5 II and Olympus Stylus SP-100. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-M5 II Gallery and Olympus SP-100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 II over the Olympus SP-100
E-M5 II | SP-100 | |||
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Launched | February 2015 | January 2014 | More recent by 13 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 460k | Clearer screen (+577k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Olympus E-M5 II
SP-100 | E-M5 II |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M5 II and Olympus SP-100
E-M5 II | SP-100 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen size |
Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus SP-100 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M5 II has external dimensions of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") having a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) and 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).
Look at the Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus SP-100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the E-M5 II and the SP-100.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 II and SP-100 is 80 and 63 respectively.
Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus SP-100 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M5 II and SP-100.
To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The E-M5 II has got the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier. The younger E-M5 II is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus SP-100 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M5 II | Olympus Stylus SP-100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M5 II | Olympus Stylus SP-100 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2015-02-06 | 2014-01-29 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | MOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 81 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.9-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,037k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | 920k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1700 secs |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | - |
Flash options | Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/250 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, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 469 gr (1.03 lbs) | 594 gr (1.31 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 85 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") | 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 73 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 896 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 310 pictures | 330 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLN-1 | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $699 | $400 |