Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS
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Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
- Launched January 2014
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
- Revealed December 2012
Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Overview
In this article, we will be looking at the Olympus SP-100 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the SP-100 (16MP) and XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the SP-100 (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") use totally different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SP-100 was introduced 14 months later than the XZ-2 iHS which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS being a Compact camera.
Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SP-100 scores versus the XZ-2 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SP-100 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-100 Gallery and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS
SP-100 | XZ-2 iHS | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | December 2012 | More recent by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Olympus SP-100
XZ-2 iHS | SP-100 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
SP-100 | XZ-2 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-100 features outside measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") and a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SP-100 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SP-100 versus the XZ-2 iHS.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-100 and XZ-2 iHS is 63 and 85 respectively.
Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-100 and XZ-2 iHS.
Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SP-100 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Olympus SP-100 will result in more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent SP-100 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications
Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Olympus XZ-2 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Olympus XZ-2 iHS |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2014-01-29 | 2012-12-18 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 35 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 920 thousand dot | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1700 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 8.60 m (ISO 800) |
Flash modes | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 594 grams (1.31 lb) | 346 grams (0.76 lb) |
Dimensions | 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") | 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 49 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 216 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 images | 340 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-92B | Li-90B |
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 cost | $400 | $450 |