Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus XZ-1
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Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus XZ-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Announced January 2014
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 275g - 111 x 65 x 42mm
- Launched January 2011

Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus XZ-1 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Olympus SP-100 versus Olympus XZ-1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the SP-100 (16MP) and XZ-1 (10MP) and the SP-100 (1/2.3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") provide totally different sensor size.

The SP-100 was released 3 years later than the XZ-1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus XZ-1 being a Compact camera.
Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SP-100 scores against the XZ-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus XZ-1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SP-100 and Olympus XZ-1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-100 Gallery and Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Olympus XZ-1
SP-100 | XZ-1 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 37 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Olympus SP-100
XZ-1 | SP-100 | |||
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Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+154k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Olympus XZ-1
SP-100 | XZ-1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus XZ-1 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SP-100 provides physical dimensions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") having a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-1 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).
Check out the Olympus SP-100 versus Olympus XZ-1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SP-100 versus the XZ-1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SP-100 and XZ-1 is 63 and 88 respectively.

Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus XZ-1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The visual underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-100 and XZ-1.
All in all, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SP-100 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Olympus SP-100 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The newer SP-100 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus XZ-1 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Olympus XZ-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Olympus XZ-1 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2014-01-29 | 2011-01-26 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic V |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.63" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 8.07 x 5.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 44.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3664 x 2752 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 614k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | OLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 920k dot | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1700s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 8.60 m (ISO 800) |
Flash options | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
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 | 594 grams (1.31 lb) | 275 grams (0.61 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") | 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 34 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 18.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 117 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 images | 320 images |
Type of battery | 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 feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $400 | $567 |