Olympus 1 vs Olympus SP-100
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Olympus 1 vs Olympus SP-100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
- Announced November 2013
- Updated by Olympus 1s
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
- Revealed January 2014
Olympus 1 vs Olympus SP-100 Overview
In this write-up, we are contrasting the Olympus 1 and Olympus SP-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are sold by Olympus. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and SP-100 (16MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and SP-100 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 1 was launched 2 months earlier than the SP-100 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the 1 matches up versus the SP-100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus 1 vs Olympus SP-100 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 1 & Olympus Stylus SP-100. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 1 Gallery & Olympus SP-100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Olympus SP-100
1 | SP-100 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Sharper display (+580k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Olympus 1
SP-100 | 1 |
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Common features in the Olympus 1 and Olympus SP-100
1 | SP-100 | |||
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Revealed | November 2013 | January 2014 | Similar age | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Olympus 1 vs Olympus SP-100 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 1 has physical measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Olympus SP-100 has specifications of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") and a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).
Check out the Olympus 1 and Olympus SP-100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the 1 and the SP-100.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 and SP-100 is 79 and 63 respectively.
Olympus 1 vs Olympus SP-100 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 and SP-100.
As you can see, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus SP-100 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively.
Olympus 1 vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus 1 vs Olympus SP-100 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 1 | Olympus Stylus SP-100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 1 | Olympus Stylus SP-100 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2013-11-25 | 2014-01-29 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VI | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.9-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1700 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p) | 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 | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 402g (0.89 pounds) | 594g (1.31 pounds) |
Dimensions | 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") | 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 51 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 179 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 photos | 330 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $700 | $400 |