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Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus 8010

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus 8010 Key Specs

Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Introduced January 2014
Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Also Known as mju Tough 8010
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Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus 8010 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus SP-100 and Olympus 8010, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SP-100 (16MP) and 8010 (13MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was revealed 4 years later than the 8010 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SP-100 matches up versus the 8010 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Olympus 8010

 SP-100 8010 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2010More recent by 49 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Olympus SP-100

 8010 SP-100 

Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Olympus 8010

 SP-100 8010 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus 8010 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-100 has outside measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") along with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Olympus 8010 has sizing of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SP-100 vs the 8010.

Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus 8010 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-100 and 8010 is 63 and 92 respectively.

Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus 8010 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus 8010 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-100 and 8010.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus SP-100 to deliver more detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer SP-100 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus 8010 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus 8010 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus 8010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-100 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 8010 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
decent MP (13 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-100 as a Street photography camera
Olympus 8010 as a Street photography camera
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than others (594g)
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (245 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Sports photography advice
Olympus 8010 Sports photography advice
53
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (13MP)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
max fps low (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Travel photography information
Olympus 8010 Travel photography information
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (594 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
64
environment proofing
decent MP (13MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (245g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-100 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 8010 as a Landscape photography camera
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has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
40
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (13 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Vlogging details
Olympus 8010 Vlogging details
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rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic support
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than others (594 grams)
27
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (245 grams)
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Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus 8010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-100 and Olympus 8010
 Olympus Stylus SP-100Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus SP-100 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
Otherwise known as - mju Tough 8010
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2014-01-29 2010-02-02
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 125 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 1/4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 594g (1.31 lbs) 245g (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $400 $600