Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus 6000

Here is a detailed review of the Olympus SP-100 versus Olympus 6000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Olympus. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the SP-100 (16MP) and 6000 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SP-100 was manufactured 4 years later than the 6000 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SP-100 grades vs the 6000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SP-100 and Olympus Stylus Tough 6000. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-100 Gallery and Olympus 6000 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-100 offers outer dimensions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Olympus 6000 has proportions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-100 versus Olympus 6000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SP-100 versus the 6000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-100 and 6000 is 63 and 94 respectively.

Typically, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-100 and 6000.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-100 to give you greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The newer SP-100 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.