Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus XZ-10
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Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus XZ-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400 (Bump 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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
- 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
- Released January 2013
Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus XZ-10 Overview
Below, we are comparing the Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus XZ-10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Olympus. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the SP-100 (16MP) and XZ-10 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SP-100 was brought out 13 months later than the XZ-10 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus XZ-10 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SP-100 grades against the XZ-10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus XZ-10 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SP-100 and Olympus Stylus XZ-10. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-100 Gallery and Olympus XZ-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Olympus XZ-10
SP-100 | XZ-10 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | January 2013 | More recent by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Olympus SP-100
XZ-10 | SP-100 | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Sharper display (+460k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Olympus XZ-10
SP-100 | XZ-10 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus XZ-10 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-100 offers external dimensions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") having a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Olympus XZ-10 has proportions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus XZ-10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SP-100 and the XZ-10.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-100 and XZ-10 is 63 and 91 respectively.
Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus XZ-10 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The graphic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-100 and XZ-10.
All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus SP-100 to give you greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent SP-100 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus XZ-10 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Olympus Stylus XZ-10 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2014-01-29 | 2013-01-30 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 35 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/1.8-2.7 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 920 thousand dot | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1700s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash settings | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 pounds) | 221g (0.49 pounds) |
Dimensions | 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") | 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 pictures | 240 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-92B | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $400 | $428 |